Psychology Graduate TA

Prospero Teaching; Manchester; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational staffing agency is seeking a Psychology Graduate Teaching Assistant in Manchester. The role involves supporting primary pupils with Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs. Candidates should provide emotional and academic mentoring, possess up to date safeguarding training, and hold relevant experiences. The position offers a pay range of £95-£105 per day and is aimed at graduates keen to work in an inclusive environment. Training may be provided for certain qualifications.

Qualifications

• Up to date Safeguarding training desired (training can be provided).
• Team Teach Level 2 is highly desired (training can be provided if needed).
• Previous experience within a mentoring or youth work position.

Responsibilities

• Support pupils 1:1 and in small groups, building strong relationships.
• Collaborate with staff and external agencies to implement strategies.
• Offer academic and emotional mentoring to contribute to a positive learning environment.

Skills

Safeguarding training

Team Teach Level 2

Experience in mentoring or youth work

Job description

Position: Psychology Graduate TA

Location: Manchester (M13)

Hours: 8:30am-4pm

Pay: 95-105 per day, depending on experience

Start date: 05/01/2026

Prospero Teaching are currently working with a primary pupil referral unit, to recruit recent psychology graduates, to join their team in January. The school supports pupils aged between 7-11, with Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs.

As a Psychology Graduate TA, you will:

• Support pupils 1:1 and in small groups, building strong relationships
• Collaborate with other staff members and external agencies to implement strategies
• Offer both academic and emotional mentoring to pupils, contributing towards an inclusive and positive learning environment

What We Are Looking For:

• Up to date Safeguarding training within the last year (desired but training can be provided)
• Team Teach Level 2 is highly desired (training can be provided if needed)
• Previous experience within a mentoring or youth work position, supporting challenging behaviour

TO BE ELIGIBLE FOR THIS ROLE THROUGH PROSPERO TEACHING, YOU MUST:

• Hold Right to Work in the UK
• Hold an enhanced child barred list DBS certificate registered with the online update service or be willing to process a new application
• Provide two professional child related references that cover at least the last two years

OTHER

If you would like to be considered for this role, please apply with a copy of your up to date CV. Unfortunately, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

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