Psychology Graduate - Teaching Assistant Opportunities

Psychology Graduate - School Support Role
Location: Greater Manchester
Position: Psychology Graduate Teaching Assistant
Start Date: September 2026

Pay Rate: £95-£110 per day DOE

Are you a Psychology graduate looking to gain hands-on experience in a school before pursuing a career in educational psychology, clinical psychology, teaching, counselling, or mental health?

Cover People are working with a range of primary, secondary, and specialist schools across Greater Manchester to recruit enthusiastic Psychology graduates to support pupils with a variety of learning, behavioural, and emotional needs. This is an excellent opportunity to develop valuable experience working alongside experienced teachers, SENCOs, and pastoral teams while making a real difference to young people's lives.

Whether you're looking for experience supporting children with SEND, SEMH, autism, ADHD, or speech and language needs, we'll help find a school that matches your interests and career aspirations.

The Role:

• Provide one-to-one and small group support to pupils with additional learning needs
• Assist teachers in delivering engaging and inclusive lessons
• Support pupils with social, emotional, and behavioural development
• Encourage positive behaviour and build strong, trusting relationships
• Help create a safe, supportive, and engaging learning environment
• Work collaboratively with teaching staff, SENCOs, and pastoral teams

We're Looking For:

• A degree in Psychology (or a related subject)
• A genuine passion for working with children and young people
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• A patient, resilient, and empathetic approach
• Experience working with children is beneficial but not essential
• An interest in careers such as Educational Psychology, Clinical Psychology, Teaching, Speech & Language Therapy, Occupational Therapy, or Child Mental Health

What Cover People Offer:

• Competitive daily pay rates
• Flexible opportunities to suit your availability
• Long-term positions with potential for permanent employment
• A dedicated consultant providing ongoing support
• Access to schools across Greater Manchester
• Excellent experience to strengthen future postgraduate or teacher training applications

All pay rates include 12.07% statutory holiday pay where applicable.

Cover People are acting as an employment business on behalf of our partner schools. Successful applicants will be subject to safeguarding and vetting procedures in line with statutory guidance, including an enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references.

Cover People is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment.

If you're a Psychology graduate looking to gain meaningful school-based experience while supporting children to achieve their potential, we'd love to hear from you. Apply today to kick-start your career in education.