Psychology Graduate Teaching Assistant

2 days ago


Stockport, United Kingdom Teaching Personnel Full time

Psychology Graduate Teaching Assistant – Full-Time Position in Cheadle

Are you a Psychology graduate looking to gain valuable experience in education? Teaching Personnel is excited to offer an excellent opportunity for a Psychology Graduate Teaching Assistant to join a well-established secondary school in Cheadle, rated ‘Good’ by Ofsted. This full-time role begins in October and runs until the end of the academic year, with the possibility of becoming permanent based on performance.

Position Details:

  • Role: Psychology Graduate Teaching Assistant
  • Location: Cheadle, Greater Manchester
  • Start Date: October
  • Duration: Full-time, until the end of the academic year (potential to become permanent)
  • Pay: £419.25 - £500 per week, depending on experience and qualifications

Key Responsibilities:

As a Psychology Graduate Teaching Assistant, you will play an important role in supporting the learning and development of students, particularly those with additional needs or requiring extra support. Your key responsibilities will include:

  • Assisting teachers in the delivery of lessons, particularly within the Psychology and Social Sciences departments
  • Providing targeted support to students with varying abilities, including those with Special Educational Needs (SEN) or Social, Emotional, and Mental Health (SEMH) needs
  • Working one-on-one with students or in small groups to help them grasp challenging concepts and improve their academic performance
  • Supporting classroom behaviour management and ensuring a positive, inclusive learning environment
  • Assisting with lesson planning, preparation of resources, and marking under the supervision of teaching staff
  • Helping to deliver intervention sessions or well-being workshops to support students’ emotional and mental health
  • Contributing to the school’s pastoral care by building positive relationships with students and offering encouragement and guidance

What We're Looking For:

  • A recent graduate with a degree in Psychology or a related field
  • A passion for working with young people and a strong interest in education, mental health, or child development
  • Excellent communication skills, with the ability to engage and motivate secondary school students
  • Patience, empathy, and a supportive approach, particularly when working with students who may face challenges in their learning or personal development
  • Strong organisational skills and the ability to work effectively as part of a team
  • Any prior experience working with children, young people, or individuals with SEN/SEMH needs is highly desirable but not essential

Why This Role?

This role is perfect for graduates looking to pursue a career in teaching, educational psychology, or child development. As a Psychology Graduate Teaching Assistant, you will gain hands-on experience supporting students academically and emotionally, while working in a dynamic and supportive school environment. This is a great stepping stone to further opportunities within education or mental health sectors.

Benefits of the Role:

  • Full-time experience in a reputable secondary school
  • The opportunity to work closely with students and make a real impact on their educational and emotional development
  • Support from experienced teachers and access to training and development opportunities
  • Weekly pay between £419.25 and £500, depending on qualifications and experience
  • Potential for the role to become permanent based on performance

How to Apply:

If you are a Psychology graduate passionate about education and student well-being, we want to hear from you Apply through Teaching Personnel with your updated CV and a brief cover letter explaining your interest in this role.

Teaching Personnel is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All applicants will be required to undergo a full enhanced DBS check.

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.
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