Psychology Graduate SEND Teaching Assistant

Aspire People; Oldham; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading education agency is seeking a SEND Teaching Assistant in Oldham to support students with diverse needs such as Autism, SEMH, and Dyslexia. This role is ideal for recent Psychology graduates looking to train as educational Psychologists. Starting ASAP, the position offers competitive daily rates and excellent training in a supportive school environment. Candidates must be willing to undergo safeguarding checks and have a passion for helping children overcome learning barriers.

Benefits

Competitive daily rates

Access to free CPD e-learning courses

Holiday pay

Supportive school environment

Generous referral bonus

Qualifications

• Recent Psychology graduate with aspirations to train as an educational Psychologist.
• Experience supporting children or young people with SEND is desirable.
• Willingness to undergo safeguarding and child protection checks.

Responsibilities

• Support students with a range of needs including Autism, SEMH, Dyslexia in Primary or SEND settings.

Skills

Experience supporting children with SEND

Communication skills

Education

Recent Psychology graduate

Job description

Overview

Psychology Graduate - SEND Teaching Assistant - Oldham, Greater Manchester.

Are you a recent Psychology graduate with aspirations to train as an educational Psychologist? Available for October 2025? Maybe 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? Send your CV today to apply for one of our fantastic SEND Teaching Assistant positions, starting ASAP! This is an excellent opportunity to prepare you for further study in the field, working in a supportive school environment and truly making an impact to pupil outcomes.

Responsibilities

• Support students with a range of needs including Autism, SEMH, Dyslexia in Primary or SEND settings.

Requirements / Qualifications

• Recent Psychology graduate with aspirations to train as an educational Psychologist.
• Experience supporting children or young people with SEND is desirable.
• Available to start ASAP or October 2025 (as applicable).
• Willingness to undergo safeguarding and child protection checks.

Benefits and Opportunities

• Long term and short-term positions available
• Competitive daily rates between £90-£97.50 per day
• Excellent training provided by the school
• Support students with a range of needs including Autism, SEMH, Dyslexia
• Experience in Primary or SEND schools in the Oldham, Greater Manchester area
• Excellent experience prior to further study
• Competitive rates of pay based on experience
• Supportive schools that care about your well-being and development
• Holiday pay that you can take at any point of the year
• Access to free CPD e-learning courses with certification, including safeguarding training
• A consultant to support and advise you throughout your role
• Generous referral bonus up to £250 if you refer a friend who works 20 days for us

Send your CV or call Max at Aspire People for more information!

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.