Psychology Graduate Teaching Assistant - Launch Your Career in Education & Child Psychology

Are you a Psychology graduate looking to gain meaningful, hands-on experience before progressing into Educational Psychology, Clinical Psychology, Teaching, Speech & Language Therapy, Occupational Therapy or Child Mental Health?

Cover People is working with a variety of welcoming primary, secondary and specialist schools across Greater Manchester, offering Psychology graduates the opportunity to build invaluable experience while making a genuine difference to children's lives.

Whether you're interested in supporting pupils with Autism, ADHD, SEMH, speech and language needs or other additional learning needs, we'll help match you with a school that aligns with your interests and long-term career goals.

Working alongside experienced teachers, SENCOs and pastoral teams, you'll play an important role in helping pupils overcome barriers to learning and achieve their potential.

Your day could include:

• Providing one-to-one and small group support for pupils with additional needs
• Helping children develop confidence, communication and independence
• Supporting pupils with their social, emotional and behavioural development
• Encouraging positive engagement in lessons and school life
• Assisting teachers in creating inclusive and engaging learning environments
• Building positive relationships with pupils, staff and families
• Supporting individual learning plans and targeted interventions

No two days are the same, making this a fantastic opportunity to develop a broad range of practical skills.

• Hold a degree in Psychology or a related subject
• Have a genuine passion for supporting children and young people
• Are patient, resilient and empathetic
• Have excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Want to gain practical experience before further study or professional training

Experience working with children, either in schools, tutoring, care, coaching, youth work or voluntary settings, is beneficial but not essential.

✔ Competitive daily pay of £95-£110 per day (DOE)
✔ Flexible opportunities to suit your availability
✔ Long-term roles with the potential to become permanent
✔ A dedicated consultant supporting you throughout your placement
✔ Access to a wide range of schools across Greater Manchester
✔ Outstanding experience to strengthen applications for postgraduate study, teacher training and psychology-related careers

If you're passionate about understanding how children learn and want to gain practical experience that will set you apart in your future career, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply today and start making a difference from September.

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.