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Job Title: Psychology Graduates - Full-Time SEND Support Roles Available from September

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Psychology Graduates – Full-Time SEND Support Roles Available from September – Stockport

Are you a Psychology Graduate looking to gain hands-on, meaningful experience working with children and young people with Special Educational Needs (SEND)?

GSL Education Manchester is currently recruiting full-time Learning Support Assistants to work with SEND pupils across KS1, KS2, and KS3 in Stockport, starting from September 2025. This is a fantastic opportunity to apply your academic knowledge in a real-world setting while building a foundation for a future career in education, psychology, or related fields.

Why This Opportunity is Ideal for Psychology Graduates:

Real-World Experience: Support pupils with a range of additional needs, applying your understanding of child development and psychology in an educational setting.

Full-Time, Long-Term Roles: Secure consistent, paid experience that strengthens your career prospects. These roles are ideal for building your CV and gaining practical knowledge.

Work Across Key Stages: Opportunities available supporting pupils in KS1, KS2, and KS3, giving you broad, transferable experience.

SEND-Focused Experience: Work closely with children who may have Autism, ADHD, learning difficulties, or Social, Emotional, and Mental Health (SEMH) needs, helping them overcome barriers to learning.

Ongoing Support & Development: GSL Education offers guidance, training opportunities, and support throughout your placement.

What We’re Looking For:

Recent Psychology Graduate or similar qualification

A genuine interest in working with children and young people with additional needs

A nurturing, patient, and resilient approach to support

Strong communication skills and ability to work effectively as part of a team

Confidence to engage and motivate pupils in a one-to-one or small group setting

A commitment to safeguarding and creating a positive, inclusive learning environment

Why Work with GSL Education?

We work with a wide range of inclusive, supportive schools across Stockport, providing excellent opportunities for Psychology graduates to build their experience while making a real difference to pupils' lives.

Apply Now:

If you're ready to take the next step in your career and gain invaluable experience working with SEND pupils, we would love to hear from you.

Alternatively, submit your up-to-date CV through the application link.

Please note: This role requires a strong knowledge and understanding of safeguarding and child protection. Successful applicants must satisfy all relevant safer recruitment checks, including an enhanced DBS on the update service.