Psychology Graduate Teaching Assistant - Bramhall - September Start

Are you a recent Psychology graduate eager to gain practical experience supporting young people in an educational setting? A well-regarded secondary school in the Bramhall area, rated 'Good' by Ofsted, is seeking a Psychology Graduate Teaching Assistant to join their team from September on a full-time basis.

This is an excellent opportunity for aspiring educational or clinical psychologists, teachers, or mental health professionals to develop valuable skills and experience. You will work closely with teaching staff and the school's SEND (Special Educational Needs and Disabilities) department to support students with a range of additional needs, including autism spectrum condition (ASC), ADHD, speech and language difficulties, and social, emotional and mental health (SEMH) challenges.

Your role will include providing targeted support to students both in and out of the classroom, helping them to engage with their learning and manage their emotions in a structured and supportive environment. You may be involved in delivering tailored interventions, using strategies designed to build confidence, resilience, and positive behaviour, and assisting in the development of individual education plans (IEPs). Patience, empathy, and the ability to form positive relationships are key.

Key Details:

Location: Bramhall

Start Date: September 2025

Contract Length: Full academic year (with potential for a permanent role depending on performance)

Pay: £89.38 - £100 per day (dependent on experience)

If you're passionate about supporting young people, particularly those facing additional barriers to learning, and you're looking for meaningful, hands-on experience in a school setting, we'd love to hear from you. Apply now to take the next step in your educational or psychological career.

All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQ's on the Teaching Personnel website for details.

All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date.

Teaching Personnel is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We undertake safeguarding checks on all workers in accordance with DfE statutory guidance 'Keeping Children Safe in Education' this may also include an online search as part of our due diligence on shortlisted applicants.

We offer all our registered candidates FREE child protection and prevent duty training. All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. Full assistance provided.

For details of our privacy policy, please visit the Teaching Personnel website