Child Psychology Graduate - SEMH & Behaviour Support
Listed on 2026-09-12
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Education / Teaching
Special Needs / Learning Disabilities, Teacher Assistant/ Paraprofessional, School Counseling & Student Support, Special Education Assistant
Child Psychology Graduate - SEMH & Behaviour Support
Manchester Full-Time & Long-Term Opportunities Aspire People
Aspire People are seeking passionate Child Psychology Graduates to support pupils with social, emotional, and mental health needs across a range of schools in Manchester.
This role would suit someone who is particularly interested in child development, behaviour, emotional wellbeing, and helping young people overcome barriers to learning.
The Role:- Supporting pupils with SEMH and behavioural needs on a 1:1 or small-group basis
- Helping pupils manage emotions and develop positive coping strategies
- Supporting behaviour plans and individual support strategies
- Building trusting and positive relationships with pupils
- Encouraging confidence, resilience, and independence
- Supporting pupils during lessons, transitions, and unstructured times
- Working alongside teachers, pastoral staff, and SENCOs
- Recording observations and feeding back on pupil progress
- A degree in Child Psychology, Psychology, Education, or a related subject
- A strong interest in SEMH, behaviour, and emotional wellbeing
- Experience working with children or young people is desirable
- A calm, patient, and consistent approach
- Confident communication and strong interpersonal skills
- The ability to remain composed when supporting challenging behaviour
- A genuine commitment to helping pupils reach their potential
- Opportunities across primary and secondary schools
- Full-time, part-time, and long-term positions available
- Competitive daily pay rates
- Dedicated consultant support
- Valuable experience within education and specialist support settings
- Opportunities to progress into further SEND, pastoral, or educational roles
Aspire People Limited provides services as an Education Agency and an Education Employment Business. Aspire People is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of pupils and expects every candidate to share this commitment. Placements are subject, to appropriate Child Protection screening, including checks with former employers and the Disclosure and Barring Checks.
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