Psychology Graduate - SEND Teaching Assistant

Aspire People; Greater Manchester; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 15,000; Full time

Job summary

Aspire People invites psychology graduates to support pupils with special educational needs in Manchester primary schools. This role offers both full-time and part-time hours, with opportunities to gain practical experience in Autism, ADHD, communication needs and child development.

You will provide 1:1 and small-group support, help pupils access classroom learning and contribute to positive behaviour and social development under the guidance of teachers and SENCOs.

Qualifications

• Degree in Psychology, Child Psychology or a related subject.
• Genuine interest in SEND and child development.
• Patient, empathetic and adaptable approach.
• Strong communication skills.
• Ability to build positive relationships with children.
• Willingness to learn and develop within a school environment.
• Commitment to safeguarding.

Responsibilities

• Providing 1:1 and small-group support
• Supporting pupils with SEND
• Helping children access classroom learning
• Supporting communication and social development
• Encouraging emotional regulation and independence
• Assisting with interventions and learning activities
• Supporting positive behaviour
• Building trusting relationships with pupils
• Working closely with teachers and SENCOs
• Monitoring progress and sharing observations

Skills

Communication skills

Empathy

Adaptability

Relationship building

Safeguarding

Education

Psychology degree

Job description

Psychology Graduate - SEND Teaching Assistant

Manchester | Immediate Opportunities | Full-Time & Part-Time | Aspire People

Are you a Psychology Graduate interested in SEND and looking to gain practical experience working with children?

Aspire People are currently recruiting Psychology Graduates to support primary schools across Manchester.

If you've recently completed a Psychology degree and are particularly interested in Autism, ADHD, communication needs, learning difficulties or child development, this could be a great opportunity to put your academic knowledge into practice.

We're looking for graduates who want to understand how children learn, develop and communicate, and who are keen to build experience supporting pupils with additional needs.

The Role May Include:

• Providing 1:1 and small-group support


• Supporting pupils with SEND


• Helping children access classroom learning


• Supporting communication and social development


• Encouraging emotional regulation and independence


• Assisting with interventions and learning activities


• Supporting positive behaviour


• Building trusting relationships with pupils


• Working closely with teachers and SENCOs


• Monitoring progress and sharing observations

We're Looking For:

• Degree in Psychology, Child Psychology or a related subject


• Genuine interest in SEND and child development


• Patient, empathetic and adaptable approach


• Strong communication skills


• Ability to build positive relationships with children


• Willingness to learn and develop within a school environment


• Commitment to safeguarding

Previous experience working with children, young people, tutoring, mentoring or SEND would be advantageous.

Why Aspire People?

• Immediate opportunities


• Full-time and part-time roles


• Daily, short-term and long-term positions


• Gain valuable UK school experience


• Develop your understanding of SEND


• Potential permanent school opportunities


• Dedicated consultant support

Aspire People Limited provides services as an Education Agency and an Education Employment Business. Aspire People is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of pupils and expects every candidate to share this commitment. Placements are subject, to appropriate Child Protection screening, including checks with former employers and the Disclosure and Barring Checks.