Psychology Graduate Teaching Assistant SEMH Provision Location: Hulme, Manchester Start Date: September 2025 Contract Type: Full-time, Term-Time Only Salary: Competitive daily rate / pay-scale (depending on experience)

Are you a psychology graduate ready to apply your skills beyond the lecture hall? Do you believe in second chances, relational practice, and the power of trust? Join a specialist SEMH school where every day brings opportunities to support, challenge and inspire vulnerable young people.

As a Graduate Teaching Assistant, you'll:

Support pupils aged 1116 with social, emotional and behavioural needs

Help de-escalate challenging behaviour using trauma-informed approaches

Build positive, trusting relationships that promote emotional regulation

Assist in academic lessons and therapeutic activities

Work closely with experienced teachers, mentors, and clinical teams

Ideal Candidate Recent psychology graduate with genuine interest in child development and mental health

Resilient, empathetic and eager to learn in a fast-paced setting

Able to communicate effectively with pupils, families and staff

Some experience working with young people (e.g. volunteering, tutoring, coaching) is a bonus

Why This Role Matters Youll gain real-world experience in:

Trauma-informed practice

Behaviour support and relational models

Collaborative work with educators and therapist...