Psychology Graduate – SEN TA
| Posting date: | 25 November 2025 |
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| Salary: | £102 per day |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 22 December 2025 |
| Location: | Salford, Greater Manchester |
| Company: | senploy |
| Job type: | Contract |
| Job reference: | 195561 |
Summary
Psychology Graduate - SEN School (Salford)
Start Date: January • Location: Salford • Role: Full-time
Are you a psychology graduate looking to begin your career in a meaningful and rewarding setting? A forward-thinking SEN school in Salford is looking for a compassionate, resilient and motivated graduate to join their team supporting pupils with a range of complex needs, including PMLD, MLD and SLD.
This is an excellent opportunity to gain hands-on experience in a specialist environment, develop your understanding of additional needs, and make a genuine difference to the lives of young people.
The Role:
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Supporting pupils with PMLD, MLD and SLD in a nurturing and inclusive setting
Supporting pupils with PMLD, MLD and SLD in a nurturing and inclusive setting
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Working 1:1 and in small groups to deliver tailored learning and sensory-based activities
Working 1:1 and in small groups to deliver tailored learning and sensory-based activities
-
Assisting with communication, engagement and emotional regulation
Assisting with communication, engagement and emotional regulation
-
Following EHCPs and supporting pupils' individual development targets
Following EHCPs and supporting pupils' individual development targets
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Working collaboratively with teachers, therapists and support staff
Working collaboratively with teachers, therapists and support staff
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Using resilience, empathy and positive reinforcement to build trust and support progress
Using resilience, empathy and positive reinforcement to build trust and support progress
What We're Looking For:
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Recent Psychology graduate (or related degree)
Recent Psychology graduate (or related degree)
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A calm, caring and inclusive approach
A calm, caring and inclusive approach
-
Resilience and strong relationship-building skills
Resilience and strong relationship-building skills
-
A genuine passion for supporting children with additional needs
A genuine passion for supporting children with additional needs
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Ability to adapt to different needs and learning styles
Ability to adapt to different needs and learning styles
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Any experience in SEN, care, youth work or mental health is highly beneficial
Any experience in SEN, care, youth work or mental health is highly beneficial
What's on Offer:
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Full-time role within a supportive, specialist SEN school
Full-time role within a supportive, specialist SEN school
-
Opportunity to gain practical experience relevant to teaching, educational psychology or therapy pathways
Opportunity to gain practical experience relevant to teaching, educational psychology or therapy pathways
-
A welcoming team that values your input and professional growth
A welcoming team that values your input and professional growth
-
A rewarding position where you'll see the direct impact of your support
A rewarding position where you'll see the direct impact of your support
If you're ready to start your career in a role where every day makes a difference, we'd love to hear from you.
This role is subject to an Enhanced DBS (child and adult workforce), satisfactory references, and full compliance with KCSIE (2024) guidance and safer recruitment standards. Overseas police checks may be required where applicable. Educato Limited is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Educato Limited acts as an employment business in relation to this vacancy.
Start Date: January • Location: Salford • Role: Full-time
Are you a psychology graduate looking to begin your career in a meaningful and rewarding setting? A forward-thinking SEN school in Salford is looking for a compassionate, resilient and motivated graduate to join their team supporting pupils with a range of complex needs, including PMLD, MLD and SLD.
This is an excellent opportunity to gain hands-on experience in a specialist environment, develop your understanding of additional needs, and make a genuine difference to the lives of young people.
The Role:
-
Supporting pupils with PMLD, MLD and SLD in a nurturing and inclusive setting
Supporting pupils with PMLD, MLD and SLD in a nurturing and inclusive setting
-
Working 1:1 and in small groups to deliver tailored learning and sensory-based activities
Working 1:1 and in small groups to deliver tailored learning and sensory-based activities
-
Assisting with communication, engagement and emotional regulation
Assisting with communication, engagement and emotional regulation
-
Following EHCPs and supporting pupils' individual development targets
Following EHCPs and supporting pupils' individual development targets
-
Working collaboratively with teachers, therapists and support staff
Working collaboratively with teachers, therapists and support staff
-
Using resilience, empathy and positive reinforcement to build trust and support progress
Using resilience, empathy and positive reinforcement to build trust and support progress
What We're Looking For:
-
Recent Psychology graduate (or related degree)
Recent Psychology graduate (or related degree)
-
A calm, caring and inclusive approach
A calm, caring and inclusive approach
-
Resilience and strong relationship-building skills
Resilience and strong relationship-building skills
-
A genuine passion for supporting children with additional needs
A genuine passion for supporting children with additional needs
-
Ability to adapt to different needs and learning styles
Ability to adapt to different needs and learning styles
-
Any experience in SEN, care, youth work or mental health is highly beneficial
Any experience in SEN, care, youth work or mental health is highly beneficial
What's on Offer:
-
Full-time role within a supportive, specialist SEN school
Full-time role within a supportive, specialist SEN school
-
Opportunity to gain practical experience relevant to teaching, educational psychology or therapy pathways
Opportunity to gain practical experience relevant to teaching, educational psychology or therapy pathways
-
A welcoming team that values your input and professional growth
A welcoming team that values your input and professional growth
-
A rewarding position where you'll see the direct impact of your support
A rewarding position where you'll see the direct impact of your support
If you're ready to start your career in a role where every day makes a difference, we'd love to hear from you.
This role is subject to an Enhanced DBS (child and adult workforce), satisfactory references, and full compliance with KCSIE (2024) guidance and safer recruitment standards. Overseas police checks may be required where applicable. Educato Limited is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Educato Limited acts as an employment business in relation to this vacancy.