Psychology Graduate – Teaching Assistant

Psychology Graduate Teaching Assistant SEMH Provision
Location: Hulme, Manchester
Start Date: September 2025
Contract Type: Full-time, Term-Time Only
Salary: Competitive daily rate / pay-scale (depending on experience)

Are you a psychology graduate ready to apply your skills beyond the lecture hall? Do you believe in second chances, relational practice, and the power of trust? Join a specialist SEMH school where every day brings opportunities to support, challenge and inspire vulnerable young people.

As a Graduate Teaching Assistant, you’ll:

Support pupils aged 1116 with social, emotional and behavioural needs

Help de-escalate challenging behaviour using trauma-informed approaches

Build positive, trusting relationships that promote emotional regulation

Assist in academic lessons and therapeutic activities

Work closely with experienced teachers, mentors, and clinical teams

Ideal Candidate
Recent psychology graduate with genuine interest in child development and mental health

Resilient, empathetic and eager to learn in a fast-paced setting

Able to communicate effectively with pupils, families and staff

Some experience working with young people (e.g. volunteering, tutoring, coaching) is a bonus

Why This Role Matters
Youll gain real-world experience in:

Trauma-informed practice

Behaviour support and relational models

Collaborative work with educators and therapists

Preparing for future roles in clinical psychology, education or youth work

Why Join Us?
A dynamic and supportive team that values innovation and kindness

Continuous professional development opportunities

The chance to make a life-changing impact on vulnerable young people

To be eligible for this role through Prospero Teaching, you must :

Hold Right to Work in the UK
Hold an enhanced DBS that is registered on the update service or be willing to process a new application
Provide professional references to cover the last 2 years

If you would like to be considered for this role, please apply with a copy of your up to date CV. Unfortunately, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Prospero Teaching is acting as an employment business/education recruitment agency in relation to this vacancy.

The successful candidate will be required to register with Prospero Teaching in order to fill this vacancy.

Proud to be listed in the Times as one of ‘The Best Companies To Work For’, Prospero Teaching is an innovative and forward-thinking recruitment agency. With over two decades of experience, our education consultants work hard to find you the most suitable role, from a wide range of teaching jobs across the UK, in thousands of excellent schools, academies, and nurseries. We are an APSCO-audited education agency, and our awards for excellence demonstrate our commitment to high-quality service and best practice.