Psychology Graduate Teaching Assistant

Teaching Personnel; Stockport; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-regarded secondary school in Bramhall, Stockport, is looking for a Psychology Graduate Teaching Assistant to support students with special educational needs. This full-time role, starting September 2025, offers valuable experience in education and child development. The position is ideal for psychology graduates aiming for a career in education or related fields, providing numerous opportunities for professional growth.

Benefits

Free child protection training

Supportive educational environment

Qualifications

• Recent psychology graduate eager to gain hands-on experience.
• Knowledge of behaviour, mental health, and learning support.
• Ability to work with students with additional needs.

Responsibilities

• Support students with SEND and SEMH needs.
• Assist teachers with lesson preparation and classroom management.
• Help students overcome barriers to learning.

Skills

Empathy

Support for SEND and SEMH students

Classroom management assistance

Education

Psychology degree

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24.06.2025

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08.08.2025

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Job Description:

Psychology Graduate Teaching Assistant – Secondary School – September 2025 Start – £89.38 to £100 per day – Bramhall, Stockport

Are you a recent Psychology graduate eager to gain hands-on experience in education or child development? Would you like to use your knowledge of behaviour, mental health, and learning to support students in a secondary school setting?

A well-regarded secondary school in Bramhall (Stockport) is seeking a compassionate and motivated Psychology Graduate Teaching Assistant to join their team from September 2025. This is a full-time role for the full academic year, with the potential to lead to further training, such as teacher training or educational psychology.

In This Role, You Will:

Support students with SEND and SEMH needs, both in class and through 1:1 or small group interventions

Assist teachers with lesson preparation and classroom management

Help students overcome barriers to learning through behaviour, emotional, or academic support

Work alongside pastoral, SEN, and safeguarding teams to promote wellbeing and engagement

Gain valuable insight into how schools support young people with additional needs

Key Information:

Location: Bramhall, Stockport

Start Date: September 2025

Contract: Full-time, full academic year

Pay: £89.38 – £100 per day (based on experience)

Ideal for: Psychology graduates looking to pursue a career in education, child psychology, or social work

This is a fantastic opportunity to build meaningful experience working with young people, develop your understanding of behaviour and learning support, and take the first step toward a rewarding career in education.

Apply now to join a supportive school where your Psychology degree can make a real difference.

All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQ’s on the Teaching Personnel website for details.
All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date.
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