Job Description

Psychology Graduate Teaching Assistant - Secondary School (Levenshulme)
Start Date: September 2025 | Full-Time | Daily Rate: 89 - 100
Are you a recent Psychology graduate looking to gain hands-on experience in a school setting? A supportive and inclusive secondary school in Levenshulme is seeking a motivated and empathetic Psychology Graduate Teaching Assistant to join their team from September.
This role is ideal for aspiring educational psychologists, SEN specialists, or those considering a future in teaching or child and adolescent mental health.
Key Responsibilities:
Provide 1:1 and small group support for students with additional needs, including those with EHCPs, ASD, ADHD, and SEMH
Assist teaching staff in delivering lessons and adapting materials to meet diverse learning needs
Help students develop social, emotional, and behavioural strategies
Work closely with the SENCO, pastoral team, and external professionals
Support the creation of a safe, inclusive, and nurturing learning environment
Ideal Candidate:
A Psychology graduate (2:2 or above) with a strong interest in child development or SEN
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Calm, patient, and resilient, with a passion for supporting young people
Previous experience working or volunteering with children or vulnerable groups is highly desirable
What the School Offers:
A committed SEN and pastoral support team
Access to ongoing CPD and training opportunities
Valuable experience for careers in education, mental health, or social care
Daily pay of 89 - 100 (depending on experience)
Apply today to gain meaningful school-based experience and support the emotional and academic development of students in Levenshulme.
All roles are subject to an enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references. The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people.
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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