Psychology Graduate – SEN TA
| Posting date: | 10 December 2025 |
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| Salary: | £102 per day |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 07 January 2026 |
| Location: | Little Hulton, City and Borough of Salford |
| Company: | senploy |
| Job type: | Contract |
| Job reference: | 197096 |
Summary
Psychology Graduate - SEN Support (Little Hulton)
Educato is working in partnership with a supportive and inclusive school in Little Hulton to recruit a Psychology Graduate to work within the school's SEN Unit. This is a full-time role, running Monday to Friday, with working hours of 8:30am-3:30pm, and a daily rate of £102 per day. This role is due to start on the 19th January 2026.
This role is ideal for a Psychology graduate looking to gain hands-on experience working with children with Special Educational Needs, and is particularly suited to those considering a future career in educational psychology, clinical psychology, SEN teaching, therapy, or mental health support.
The Role:
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Supporting pupils within the school's SEN Unit on a 1:1 and small group basis
Supporting pupils within the school's SEN Unit on a 1:1 and small group basis
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Working with children with a range of Special Educational Needs, including Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), ADHD, and associated learning and emotional needs
Working with children with a range of Special Educational Needs, including Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), ADHD, and associated learning and emotional needs
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Assisting with behaviour, engagement, emotional regulation, and social development
Assisting with behaviour, engagement, emotional regulation, and social development
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Implementing strategies set by the SENCO, teachers, and external professionals
Implementing strategies set by the SENCO, teachers, and external professionals
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Creating a calm, nurturing and structured learning environment
Creating a calm, nurturing and structured learning environment
Ideal Candidate:
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Psychology degree (or related subject)
Psychology degree (or related subject)
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A genuine interest in supporting children with SEN and additional needs
A genuine interest in supporting children with SEN and additional needs
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Patient, resilient, and emotionally intelligent
Patient, resilient, and emotionally intelligent
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Confident working as part of a wider SEN and pastoral team
Confident working as part of a wider SEN and pastoral team
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Previous experience with children or SEN is desirable but not essential
Previous experience with children or SEN is desirable but not essential
What Educato Offers:
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Competitive daily rate of £102 per day
Competitive daily rate of £102 per day
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Full-time, long-term opportunity within an established SEN Unit
Full-time, long-term opportunity within an established SEN Unit
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Excellent experience for graduates pursuing careers in psychology or education
Excellent experience for graduates pursuing careers in psychology or education
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Ongoing support from a dedicated Educato consultant
Ongoing support from a dedicated Educato consultant
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Access to SENPLOY roles aligned to your career goals
Access to SENPLOY roles aligned to your career goals
If you're a motivated Psychology graduate looking to gain valuable experience supporting SEN pupils in a school setting in Little Hulton, 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.
Educato is working in partnership with a supportive and inclusive school in Little Hulton to recruit a Psychology Graduate to work within the school's SEN Unit. This is a full-time role, running Monday to Friday, with working hours of 8:30am-3:30pm, and a daily rate of £102 per day. This role is due to start on the 19th January 2026.
This role is ideal for a Psychology graduate looking to gain hands-on experience working with children with Special Educational Needs, and is particularly suited to those considering a future career in educational psychology, clinical psychology, SEN teaching, therapy, or mental health support.
The Role:
-
Supporting pupils within the school's SEN Unit on a 1:1 and small group basis
Supporting pupils within the school's SEN Unit on a 1:1 and small group basis
-
Working with children with a range of Special Educational Needs, including Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), ADHD, and associated learning and emotional needs
Working with children with a range of Special Educational Needs, including Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), ADHD, and associated learning and emotional needs
-
Assisting with behaviour, engagement, emotional regulation, and social development
Assisting with behaviour, engagement, emotional regulation, and social development
-
Implementing strategies set by the SENCO, teachers, and external professionals
Implementing strategies set by the SENCO, teachers, and external professionals
-
Creating a calm, nurturing and structured learning environment
Creating a calm, nurturing and structured learning environment
Ideal Candidate:
-
Psychology degree (or related subject)
Psychology degree (or related subject)
-
A genuine interest in supporting children with SEN and additional needs
A genuine interest in supporting children with SEN and additional needs
-
Patient, resilient, and emotionally intelligent
Patient, resilient, and emotionally intelligent
-
Confident working as part of a wider SEN and pastoral team
Confident working as part of a wider SEN and pastoral team
-
Previous experience with children or SEN is desirable but not essential
Previous experience with children or SEN is desirable but not essential
What Educato Offers:
-
Competitive daily rate of £102 per day
Competitive daily rate of £102 per day
-
Full-time, long-term opportunity within an established SEN Unit
Full-time, long-term opportunity within an established SEN Unit
-
Excellent experience for graduates pursuing careers in psychology or education
Excellent experience for graduates pursuing careers in psychology or education
-
Ongoing support from a dedicated Educato consultant
Ongoing support from a dedicated Educato consultant
-
Access to SENPLOY roles aligned to your career goals
Access to SENPLOY roles aligned to your career goals
If you're a motivated Psychology graduate looking to gain valuable experience supporting SEN pupils in a school setting in Little Hulton, 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.