Psychology Graduate

Psychology Graduate – Teaching Assistant Opportunities (Primary & Secondary)
Location: Wigan
Start: Immediate and January
Pay: £85–£100 per day

Are you a Psychology graduate looking to gain valuable, practical experience working with children and young people? We are supporting a number of primary and secondary schools across Wigan who are seeking motivated and compassionate graduates to join their teams as Teaching Assistants.

This is an excellent opportunity to build experience in education, behaviour support, SEN and wellbeing—ideal for those considering careers in teaching, educational psychology, mental health or youth work.

Role Responsibilities:

• Provide one-to-one and small-group support

• Assist pupils with additional needs, including SEN and SEMH

• Support classroom learning alongside the class teacher

• Help manage behaviour and promote emotional regulation

• Build positive, supportive relationships with students

• Contribute to a calm, inclusive and safe learning environment

What We’re Looking For:

• A Psychology (or related) graduate

• Strong communication, empathy and resilience

• A genuine passion for working with children and young people

• Experience with children is beneficial but not essential

What You’ll Gain:

• Valuable, school-based experience to support future career ambitions

• Ongoing training and development

• Opportunities for long-term or permanent roles

• The chance to make a meaningful impact every day

How to Apply:
If you’re a Psychology graduate looking for a rewarding role within Wigan schools, apply now to be considered for immediate or January starts.

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.
Teaching Personnel is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We undertake safeguarding checks on all workers in accordance with DfE statutory guidance ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’ this may also include an online search as part of our due diligence on shortlisted applicants.
We offer all our registered candidates FREE child protection and prevent duty training. All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. Full assistance provided.
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