Psychology Graduate - SEND TA in Manchester

GSL Education - Manchester; Manchester; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

GSL Education - Manchester is seeking Psychology graduates to join SEND Teaching Assistant roles in mainstream and specialist settings across Greater Manchester, starting September 2026. Your psychology background helps you understand child development, behaviour and communication while supporting pupils with SEND alongside SENCOs and teachers.

You will provide 1:1 and small group support for pupils with SEND, assist with EHCP targets, help pupils access learning, support emotional regulation

Qualifications

• A Psychology degree (or currently completing one).
• Willingness to undertake SEND/safeguarding training where required.
• A fully enhanced DBS and two professional references covering the last two years are required.

Responsibilities

• Provide 1:1 and small group support for pupils with additional needs, including Autism, ADHD, SEMH, speech and language needs and complex/physical needs
• Support pupils working towards EHCP targets, under the direction of the class teacher and SENCO
• Help pupils access learning within continuous provision or a specialist curriculum, depending on setting
• Support emotional regulation, communication and behaviour, using strategies such as visual supports, sensory regulation and positive behaviour approaches
• Build trusted, positive relationships with pupils who need consistency, patience and reassurance
• Observe and record pupil progress, feeding back to the class teacher and SENCO
• In specialist settings, may include supporting with personal care, moving and handling or medical needs (full training provided)

Skills

Strong communication skills

Patience

Calm and adaptable

Education

Psychology degree (or currently completing)

Job description

GSL Education - Manchester is seeking Psychology graduates to join SEND Teaching Assistant roles in mainstream and specialist settings across Greater Manchester, starting September 2026. Your psychology background helps you understand child development, behaviour and communication while supporting pupils with SEND alongside SENCOs and teachers.

You will provide 1:1 and small group support for pupils with SEND, assist with EHCP targets, help pupils access learning, support emotional regulation