Psychology Graduate TA

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.

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.