Psychology Graduate

Job Title:

Psychology Graduate (Graduate Support/Assistant Role)

Area:
Oldham, Manchester

Start Date:

Tuesday 1st September 2026

Contract Type:
Full-time, Permanent

Pay rate: £500 - £600 per week

Working hours:

Monday to Friday, 8:30am - 3:30pm

We are partnering with a highly respected specialist school in Oldham that supports children and young people aged 11-19 with Autism, ADHD, and complex learning needs. Renowned for its strong therapeutic ethos, the school takes a holistic approach, combining education with an integrated multi-disciplinary team to deliver truly personalised support for every pupil.

This is an excellent opportunity to apply your psychology knowledge in a meaningful, hands-on environment - while making a lasting and positive impact on the lives, development, and wellbeing of young people.

• Support staff in delivering evidence-based interventions to promote emotional regulation and resilience
• Assist in behaviour tracking, data collection, and analysis for individual pupils
• Work alongside teachers, therapists, and the SEN team to support learning and wellbeing
• Contribute to small-group or 1:1 support sessions
• Help develop strategies to enhance pupil engagement, motivation, and social-emotional development

• Psychology degree (recent graduates welcome)
• Interest in child development, educational psychology, or neurodiversity
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work collaboratively in a multi-disciplinary team
• Enthusiasm, patience, and a proactive approach to supporting children with additional needs

• 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

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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