Psychology Graduate Teaching Assistant's Wanted

Job Title: Graduate Teaching Assistant – Psychology Graduates

Location: Trafford, Greater Manchester
Job Type: Full-time / Part-time (Term-Time Only)
Start Date: September 2025
Salary: £89 – £100 per day (depending on experience and role)

Are you a Psychology graduate looking to gain hands-on experience in education or mental health?

We are currently recruiting enthusiastic and compassionate Psychology graduates to work as Teaching Assistants in primary and secondary schools across Trafford. This is an excellent opportunity to apply your academic knowledge in a practical setting, support young people with additional needs, and build experience for future careers in education, child psychology, speech and language therapy, or clinical practice.

What You'll Be Doing:

• Supporting pupils with special educational needs (SEN) such as autism, ADHD, and SEMH
• Assisting teachers in delivering engaging lessons
• Working 1:1 or in small groups to aid learning and emotional regulation
• Helping to create a safe, supportive, and inclusive learning environment
• Monitoring student progress and providing feedback to the teaching team

We're Looking For:

• A recent or upcoming graduate in Psychology (BSc or MSc)
• A genuine interest in working with children or young people
• Patience, empathy, and strong communication skills
• Experience working with children (voluntary or paid) is advantageous but not essential
• Availability to work school hours (8:30am–3:30pm), Monday to Friday

What We Offer:

• Full training and ongoing CPD opportunities (e.g., safeguarding, behaviour management)
• Flexible roles to suit your availability and career goals

Interested?

Whether you’re looking for a full academic year of experience before a Master’s, applying for an Assistant Psychologist role, or considering teacher training – this is the perfect stepping stone.

Apply now with your CV, and we’ll be in touch to arrange a chat.

If you're a psychology graduate ready to make a real impact in education – start your journey in Trafford today!

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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