Psychology Graduate - Teaching Assistant

Aspire People; Lancashire; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

Aspire People Limited is seeking a Psychology Graduate Support Assistant to join primary schools across Oldham, Greater Manchester, starting January 2027. The role supports pupils with their development, including Social and Emotional Needs, with 1:1 and small group interventions and activities that boost engagement and a love of learning.

Placements are subject to safeguarding checks; the candidate should be enthusiastic, reliable and eager to learn, with excellent communication and

Qualifications

• Recent Psychology graduate seeking hands-on experience in education.
• Experience with young people is a plus but not essential.
• Placements subject to safeguarding checks, including DBS or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Work alongside students who need support.
• Provide 1:1 and small group interventions to boost engagement and understanding.
• Inspire students to develop a love of learning.
• Support classroom management and contribute to a positive learning environment

Skills

Excellent communication

Interpersonal skills

1:1 support

Small group interventions

Enthusiastic and reliable

Eager to learn

Education

Psychology degree

Job description

Are you a recent Psychology graduate looking to gain hands-on experience in education? Do you have a passion for inspiring young minds and supporting the next generation of pupils supporting them with their development, including their Social and Emotional Needs?

We are working with dynamic and inclusive primary schools across Oldham, Greater Manchester who are seeking motivated Psychology graduates to join their support teams for January 2027. This is a fantastic opportunity for those considering a career in teaching or educational psychology.

As a Psychology Graduate Support Assistant, you will:

• Work alongside experienced students who need support
• Provide 1:1 and small group interventions to boost engagement and understanding
• Inspire students to develop a love of learning
• Support classroom management and contribute to a positive learning environment
• Enthusiastic, reliable, and eager to learn
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Experience working with young people (e.g. tutoring, mentoring, volunteering) is a plus but not essential

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.