Psychology Graduate TA

Location – Manchester (M18)

Pay – £485-£575 per week, depending on experience

Start date – 27.04.2026

Hours – Monday to Friday, 8:30am-3:30pm

Are you a calm and resilient psychology graduate, looking to pursue a career in education? This is a fantastic opportunity to apply your psychology knowledge in a practical setting while making a genuine difference in pupils’ lives.

We are working with a well-established SEN school in Manchester (M18), providing a structured and nurturing environment for young people aged between 11-19 with Autism, ADHD and complex learning needs.

Psychology Graduate TA Role:

• Supporting staff in delivering evidence-based interventions to promote emotional regulation
• Contributing to small-group and 1:1 support sessions
• Helping to develop strategies to enhance pupil engagement and motivation

What We’re Looking For:

• A recent Psychology degree or equivalent
• A genuine interest in child development, educational psychology, or neurodiversity
• Up to date Safeguarding training within the last year (desired but training can be provided)

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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