Psychology Graduate Teaching Assistant
| Posting date: | 02 December 2025 |
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| Salary: | £102 per day |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 29 December 2025 |
| Location: | Salford, Greater Manchester |
| Company: | senploy |
| Job type: | Contract |
| Job reference: | 196132 |
Summary
Are you a Psychology graduate looking to take the first step into a meaningful, rewarding career in education? A warm and inclusive SEN school in Salford is seeking a dedicated SEN Teaching Assistant to join their team and support pupils with a range of needs including MLD, SLD, PMLD and Autism.
This is a fantastic opportunity to apply your understanding of behaviour, development and emotional regulation in a real-world classroom setting. You'll work closely with experienced teachers and support staff, helping to deliver personalised learning, promote independence and create a nurturing environment where every child can thrive.
Your Role
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Provide 1:1 and small-group support to pupils with diverse special educational needs
Provide 1:1 and small-group support to pupils with diverse special educational needs
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Assist with daily routines, sensory activities and differentiated learning tasks
Assist with daily routines, sensory activities and differentiated learning tasks
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Use your psychological insight to promote positive behaviour and emotional wellbeing
Use your psychological insight to promote positive behaviour and emotional wellbeing
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Contribute to EHCP targets and personalised support plans
Contribute to EHCP targets and personalised support plans
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Build trusting relationships and encourage confidence, communication and engagement
Build trusting relationships and encourage confidence, communication and engagement
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Work collaboratively within a strong, supportive SEN team
Work collaboratively within a strong, supportive SEN team
What We're Looking For
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A recent Psychology graduate (or related field)
A recent Psychology graduate (or related field)
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Passion for working with children and young people with additional needs
Passion for working with children and young people with additional needs
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Resilience, patience and a nurturing, empathetic approach
Resilience, patience and a nurturing, empathetic approach
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Strong communication skills and a genuine desire to make a difference
Strong communication skills and a genuine desire to make a difference
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Experience with SEN (desirable but not essential - full training provided)
Experience with SEN (desirable but not essential - full training provided)
What the School Offers
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An exceptionally supportive and welcoming staff team
An exceptionally supportive and welcoming staff team
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Ongoing training and development opportunities
Ongoing training and development opportunities
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A rewarding role where no two days are the same
A rewarding role where no two days are the same
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The chance to gain invaluable experience for further careers in psychology, teaching, social care or therapy
The chance to gain invaluable experience for further careers in psychology, teaching, social care or therapy
If this role sounds of interest to you and you have a DBS on the Update Service or are willing to process one, please apply!
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
This is a fantastic opportunity to apply your understanding of behaviour, development and emotional regulation in a real-world classroom setting. You'll work closely with experienced teachers and support staff, helping to deliver personalised learning, promote independence and create a nurturing environment where every child can thrive.
Your Role
-
Provide 1:1 and small-group support to pupils with diverse special educational needs
Provide 1:1 and small-group support to pupils with diverse special educational needs
-
Assist with daily routines, sensory activities and differentiated learning tasks
Assist with daily routines, sensory activities and differentiated learning tasks
-
Use your psychological insight to promote positive behaviour and emotional wellbeing
Use your psychological insight to promote positive behaviour and emotional wellbeing
-
Contribute to EHCP targets and personalised support plans
Contribute to EHCP targets and personalised support plans
-
Build trusting relationships and encourage confidence, communication and engagement
Build trusting relationships and encourage confidence, communication and engagement
-
Work collaboratively within a strong, supportive SEN team
Work collaboratively within a strong, supportive SEN team
What We're Looking For
-
A recent Psychology graduate (or related field)
A recent Psychology graduate (or related field)
-
Passion for working with children and young people with additional needs
Passion for working with children and young people with additional needs
-
Resilience, patience and a nurturing, empathetic approach
Resilience, patience and a nurturing, empathetic approach
-
Strong communication skills and a genuine desire to make a difference
Strong communication skills and a genuine desire to make a difference
-
Experience with SEN (desirable but not essential - full training provided)
Experience with SEN (desirable but not essential - full training provided)
What the School Offers
-
An exceptionally supportive and welcoming staff team
An exceptionally supportive and welcoming staff team
-
Ongoing training and development opportunities
Ongoing training and development opportunities
-
A rewarding role where no two days are the same
A rewarding role where no two days are the same
-
The chance to gain invaluable experience for further careers in psychology, teaching, social care or therapy
The chance to gain invaluable experience for further careers in psychology, teaching, social care or therapy
If this role sounds of interest to you and you have a DBS on the Update Service or are willing to process one, please apply!
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