Psychology Graduate - SEND Teaching Assistant

Psychology Graduate - SEND Teaching Assistant
Manchester Immediate Opportunities Full-Time & Part-Time Aspire People

Are you a Psychology Graduate interested in SEND and looking to gain practical experience working with children?

Aspire People are currently recruiting Psychology Graduates to support primary schools across Manchester.

If you've recently completed a Psychology degree and are particularly interested in Autism, ADHD, communication needs, learning difficulties or child development , this could be a great opportunity to put your academic knowledge into practice.

We're looking for graduates who want to understand how children learn, develop and communicate, and who are keen to build experience supporting pupils with additional needs.

The Role May Include:

Providing 1:1 and small-group support
Supporting pupils with SEND
Helping children access classroom learning
Supporting communication and social development
Encouraging emotional regulation and independence
Assisting with interventions and learning activities
Supporting positive behaviour
Building trusting relationships with pupils
Working closely with teachers and SENCOs
Monitoring progress and sharing observations

We're Looking For:

Degree in Psychology, Child Psychology or a related subject
Genuine interest in SEND and child development
Patient, empathetic and adaptable approach
Strong communication skills
Ability to build positive relationships with children
Willingness to learn and develop within a school environment
Commitment to safeguarding

Previous experience working with children, young people, tutoring, mentoring or SEND would be advantageous.

Why Aspire People?

Immediate opportunities
Full-time and part-time roles
Daily, short-term and long-term positions
Gain valuable UK school experience
Develop your understanding of SEND
Potential permanent school opportunities
Dedicated consultant support

If you're a Psychology Graduate who wants to make a genuine difference to children with additional needs , contact Aspire People today.

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.