Psychology Graduate

Job Title:

Psychology Graduate (Graduate Support/Assistant Role)

Area:
Tameside, Greater 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

Are you a Psychology graduate looking to gain hands-on experience with young people who have additional needs? We're working with a well-established SEN school in Tameside, part of a supportive Multi-Academy Trust, supporting pupils aged 11-16 with Autism, ADHD, and complex learning needs. You'll work alongside teachers, therapists, and the SEN team, helping pupils build confidence and emotional resilience while becoming a positive role model.

About the role:

• 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

What We're Looking For:

• 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

To be eligible you must:

• 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