Psychology Graduate SEND Teaching Assistant

Aspire People; Manchester; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An education agency in Manchester is seeking a Psychology Graduate - SEND Teaching Assistant for roles starting ASAP. The opportunity offers valuable experience in supporting students with various needs and includes comprehensive training. Ideal for recent psychology graduates interested in educational psychology, the position provides competitive daily rates and support from a dedicated consultant.

Benefits

Competitive daily rates

Excellent training

Access to free CPD e-learning courses

Holiday pay

Support from a dedicated consultant

Generous referral bonus

Qualifications

• Recent Psychology degree or equivalent qualification.
• Interest in pursuing educational psychology.
• Willingness to work in Primary or SEND settings.

Responsibilities

• Support students with a range of needs including Autism, SEMH, and Dyslexia.
• Assist classroom teachers and contribute to an inclusive learning environment.
• Support pupils to access learning activities and develop independence.

Skills

Support students with Autism

Inclusive learning environment

Developing independence

Education

Psychology degree or equivalent

Job description

Overview

Psychology Graduate - SEND Teaching Assistant in Oldham, Greater Manchester. Are you a recent Psychology graduate with aspirations to train as an Educational Psychologist? Available for October 2025? If you have experience supporting children or young people with SEND and would like to help them overcome barriers to learning in a primary or SEND school, this is an excellent opportunity.

Role start is ASAP with long-term and short-term placements available. This role provides valuable preparation for further study in the field within a supportive school environment and the chance to make a positive impact on pupil outcomes.

Responsibilities

• Support students with a range of needs including Autism, SEMH, and Dyslexia.
• Assist classroom teachers and contribute to an inclusive learning environment.
• Support pupils to access learning activities and develop independence.

Qualifications & Experience

• Recent Psychology degree or equivalent qualification.
• Interest in pursuing educational psychology and developing practical SEND support skills.
• Willingness to work in Primary or SEND settings in Oldham, Greater Manchester.

Benefits & Perks

• Competitive daily rates of pay (between 90 and 97.50 per day), dependent on experience.
• Excellent training provided by the school.
• Access to free CPD e-learning courses with certification, including safeguarding training.
• Holiday pay that can be taken at any point in the year.
• Support from a dedicated consultant throughout your role.
• Generous referral bonus up to 250 if you refer a friend who works for us for 20 days.

About Aspire People

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.