SEN-Focused Psychology Graduate TA (Primary)

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

Job summary

Educato Limited is recruiting for a Psychology Graduate Teaching Assistant to work in a specialist SEN unit at a welcoming primary school in South Manchester. You will support primary pupils with autism and other needs, applying psychology knowledge to help access learning and develop communication and social skills.

Working with experienced teachers and SEN professionals, you will tailor support plans, encourage independence, and manage behaviours using positive strategies.

Qualifications

• A degree in Psychology (essential).
• Genuine interest in working with children with special educational needs.
• Understanding of child development, behaviour and emotional well-being.

Responsibilities

• Provide one to one and small group support for children within the SEN unit.
• Support pupils with autism and a range of additional learning and developmental needs.
• Use your understanding of psychology and child development to support pupils' individual needs.
• Help children develop communication, social and emotional regulation skills.
• Support the implementation of individual learning plans and behaviour strategies.
• Encourage independence, confidence and positive interactions with peers.
• Help manage challenging behaviours using positive behaviour support and de-escalation techniques.
• Adapt activities to support different learning styles and abilities.
• Work collaboratively with teachers, SENCOs and other professionals.
• Create a safe, positive and nurturing environment where every child feels supported.

Skills

Communication

Relationship-building

Empathy

Patience

Education

Degree in Psychology

Job description

Educato Limited is recruiting for a Psychology Graduate Teaching Assistant to work in a specialist SEN unit at a welcoming primary school in South Manchester. You will support primary pupils with autism and other needs, applying psychology knowledge to help access learning and develop communication and social skills.

Working with experienced teachers and SEN professionals, you will tailor support plans, encourage independence, and manage behaviours using positive strategies.