Psychology Graduate Teaching Assistant - Manchester
Psychology Graduate Teaching Assistant – Bramhall
Pay: £419.25 - £500 per weekContract: Full-time | Immediate Start | Until end of academic year (potential to become permanent)
Agency: Teaching Personnel
Are you a Psychology graduate with a passion for supporting young people? Would you like to gain practical experience in a secondary school environment before pursuing a career in education, mental health, or child psychology?
Teaching Personnel is working with a ‘Good’ Ofsted-rated secondary school in Bramhall to appoint a full-time Psychology Graduate Teaching Assistant. This is an excellent opportunity for graduates interested in SEN, SEMH, or educational psychology to gain valuable, hands-on experience in a supportive and professional setting.
Key Responsibilities:
- Provide tailored academic and emotional support to students with additional needs
- Work closely with SENCo and teaching staff to deliver targeted interventions
- Support students with social, emotional, and mental health challenges
- Assist in managing classroom behaviour and promoting a positive learning environment
- Deliver one-to-one and small group support, both in and out of the classroom
- Contribute to the monitoring and recording of student progress and development
Key Information:
- Location: Bramhall
- Hours: Full-time, Monday to Friday
- Weekly pay: £419.25 - £500 via Teaching Personnel
- Start date: ASAP
- Duration: Until the end of the academic year, with the potential for a permanent offer
Ideal Candidate:
- A degree in Psychology (or a related subject)
- A genuine interest in child development, mental health, or education
- Confident, empathetic, and able to build strong relationships with students
- Resilient and adaptable, with a proactive approach to challenges
- Previous experience working with children or young people is desirable but not essential
This role provides the perfect foundation for aspiring educational psychologists, teachers, counsellors, or youth workers. If you're ready to take the next step and gain meaningful experience in a secondary school, apply now to join a committed team helping young people thrive.
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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