via Reed · 6 September 2026 ·13 days ago

Psychology Graduate - SEND Teaching Assistant

Aspire People Limited
Manchester Contract GBP 23,920 – 28,600
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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.

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