Psychology Graduate - Teaching Assistant

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Psychology Graduate Teaching Assistant - SEMH Provision Location: Hulme, Manchester Start Date: November 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, youll:
Support pupils aged 11-16 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
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Location:
North West
Salary:
£108 - £133 /day
Job Type:
FullTime
Category:
Education

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