Psychology Graduate TA

Psychology Graduate TA:
Location – Chorley (PR7)
Pay – £475-£550 per week, depending on experience
Start Date – 23/03/2026, or ASAP
Contract Type – Temp to Perm

Are you a recent Psychology graduate looking to pursue a career in education? We are currently working with a large SEN provision to recruit for Learning Support Assistants on a temp to perm basis.

Role Responsibilities:
* Support pupils on a 1:1 basis, and in small groups to encourage academic and emotional development
* Build rapport with students, parents and other staff members
* Prepare and implement learning resources alongside the class teacher

Role Requirements:
* A recent degree or masters in Psychology
* Up to date Safeguarding training within the last year (desired but training can be provided)
* Previous experience supporting complex needs is desired but not essential

To Be Eligible You Must:
* Hold the Right to Work in the UK
* Have an enhanced child barred list DBS certificate registered with the online update service (or be willing to apply)
* Be able to provide two professional child-related references

Please submit your up-to-date CV to be considered. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Prospero Teaching is acting as an employment business/education recruitment agency for this vacancy. All candidates will be required to pass safeguarding and vetting checks.

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