Website Prospero Teaching
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.
Are you a Psychology graduate eager to make a real impact while gaining hands-on experience in education and mental health? A forward-thinking and inclusive school based in Trafford, are looking for a bright, empathetic Psychology graduate to join their SEN support team as a Teaching Assistant. This is a fantastic stepping stone if you’re considering a career in Educational or Clinical Psychology.
Job description
Psychology Graduate – SEN Teaching Assistant
Are you a Psychology graduate eager to make a real impact while gaining hands-on experience in education and mental health?
You’ll be working closely with students who have EHCPs and a range of additional needs, including Autism (ASD), Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) challenges, Moderate Learning Difficulties (MLD), and communication barriers. Your role will involve providing tailored 1:1 and small-group support-helping students thrive both inside and outside the classroom.
What You’ll Be Doing:
* Providing targeted, compassionate support to students with special educational needs
* Supporting pupils with Autism and communication difficulties to build confidence and independence
* Managing challenging behaviour using evidence-based strategies
* Collaborating with SENCOs, therapists, and teaching staff to deliver a whole-child approach
* Gaining hands-on experience with EHCPs, adaptive teaching, and early intervention strategies
What’s In It for You?
* Earn up to £115 per day while building invaluable experience in education and child development
* Work in a supportive, diverse, and inclusive environment committed to student wellbeing
* Gain direct exposure to therapeutic techniques used in school-based mental health support
* Strengthen your application for postgraduate psychology, teaching, or therapy training
* Join a school that’s truly making a difference-with a strong SEN team and an inclusive ethos
If you’re serious about a career in mental health, child development, or special education, this role will give you the grounding you need.
Apply now by sending your CV to Cameron at Brianna.smith@prosperoteaching.com or click ‘Apply Now’ to get started
About Prospero
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.
To apply for this job please visit www.prosperoteaching.com.
