Psychology Graduate Teaching Assistant

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

Job summary

Aspire People is seeking a Psychology Graduate Support Assistant to work in primary schools in Hulme, Manchester, starting January 2027. The role offers hands-on experience in education and a pathway into teaching or educational psychology.

You will deliver 1:1 and small group interventions, support classroom management, and help create a positive, engaging learning environment while developing communication and interpersonal skills.

Qualifications

• Recent psychology graduate seeking hands-on experience in education.
• Passion for inspiring young minds and supporting development including social and emotional needs.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills with reliability and eagerness to learn.

Responsibilities

• 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.

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 Hulme, 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.