Position: Psychology Graduate TA

Location: Manchester (M13)

Hours: 8:30am-4pm

Pay: £95-£105 per day, depending on experience

Start date: 05/01/2026

Prospero Teaching are currently working with a primary pupil referral unit, to recruit recent psychology graduates, to join their team in January. The school supports pupils aged between 7-11, with Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs.

As a Psychology Graduate TA, you will:

Support pupils 1:1 and in small groups, building strong relationships
Collaborate with other staff members and external agencies to implement strategies
Offer both academic and emotional mentoring to pupils, contributing towards an inclusive and positive learning environmentWhat We Are Looking For:

Up to date Safeguarding training within the last year (desired but training can be provided)
Team Teach Level 2 is highly desired (training can be provided if needed)
Previous experience within a mentoring or youth work position, supporting challenging behaviourTO BE ELIGIBLE FOR THIS ROLE THROUGH PROSPERO TEACHING, YOU MUST:

Hold Right to Work in the UK
Hold an enhanced child barred list DBS certificate registered with the online update service or be willing to process a new application
Provide two professional child related references that cover at least the last two yearsOTHER

If you would like to be considered for this role, please apply with a copy of your up to date CV. Unfortunately, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Prospero Teaching is acting as an employment business/education recruitment agency in relation to this vacancy. The successful candidate will be required to register and have passed all safeguarding/vetting checks with Prospero Teaching in order to fill this vacancy. Any adult working with children and vulnerable young people are responsible for safeguarding and protecting the welfare of the children and young people.

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