Psychology Graduate – Primary School SEND Provision

Psychology Graduate – Primary School SEND Provision

• Location:
  
  Manchester
• Type:
  Primary school
• Working Hours:
  
  08:30 – 15:30
• Salary: £95-105 per day

Are you a Psychology Graduate eager to apply your understanding of child development and behaviour in a real‑world setting? Whether you aspire to become an Educational Psychologist, Speech and Language Therapist, or specialised Teacher, this role offers the perfect launchpad.

We are currently recruiting a passionate and proactive Psychology Graduate to join a vibrant, inclusive Primary School in Manchester. This school features a fantastic, purpose‑built SEND provision. This unique setup allows you to gain invaluable experience in a highly specialised, resource‑rich environment while remaining part of a warm, mainstream primary school community.

This long‑term opportunity begins in Sept 2026 and is ideal for someone looking to make a genuine impact on the early stages of children’s educational journeys.

Based within the school’s dedicated SEND building, you will provide critical early‑intervention support to primary‑aged pupils. Your responsibilities will include:

• Tailored Primary Support:
  Delivering personalised learning support, working with young children individually or in small groups to hit key developmental milestones.
• Sensory & Play‑Based Work:
  Utilising the specialised building’s facilities to lead sensory activities that promote emotional regulation and engagement.
• Resource Adaption:
  Helping to prepare creative, visual, and tactile resources that make the primary curriculum accessible.
• Progress Tracking:
  Providing insightful feedback to teachers, therapists, and parents about student progress, behaviour patterns, and milestones.
• Specialist Early‑Years Support:
  Working closely with pupils who have Autism, Speech & Language communication needs, and Severe Learning Difficulties, fostering their academic, social, and emotional growth.

Successful LSAs bring a combination of psychological insight, compassion, and energy to our primary pupils. Key attributes include:

• Empathy and Patience: A nurturing approach suited to primary‑aged children, with the ability to connect and decode behavioural needs.
• Flexibility: A willingness to adapt your style to suit different learning paces and early development stages.
• Communication
  
  Skills:
  
  Strong interpersonal skills to build trust with young children, school staff, and families.
• Resilience:
  The ability to remain calm, positive, and solution‑focused during challenging moments.
• Commitment to SEND: A genuine passion for inclusion and a desire to see children with complex needs thrive.

All applicants must have a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check before starting work.