Teaching Assistant for Psychology Graduates
Schools in Wigan and Bolton | Via Teaching Personnel
Contract: Day-to-day, short-term and long-term, with temp-to-perm potential
Hours: Full-time, 8:30am to 3:30pm, Monday to Friday, or flexible days
Pay: £95 to £100 per day, paid weekly via PAYE
Start date: ASAP
Put your psychology degree to work
You’ve spent years studying how people think, learn and behave. Now see it in action. Teaching Personnel is looking for psychology graduates to join primary and secondary schools across Wigan and Bolton as Teaching Assistants, supporting young people who benefit from a patient, thoughtful and understanding adult in the room.
The role is a great fit if you’re heading towards educational psychology, clinical psychology, teaching, counselling or youth work. It’s real, hands-on experience that sits well alongside your degree and gives your next application more weight.
Where your skills come in
- Helping pupils who find learning difficult to build confidence and develop their skills, one-to-one and in small groups
- Supporting children with SEND, including autism, ADHD, speech and language needs and social, emotional and mental health needs
- Spotting what lies behind a behaviour and responding calmly and consistently
- Running structured interventions in reading, maths and social skills
- Helping pupils manage emotions, build friendships and feel secure at school
- Sharing what you observe with teachers and the SENCO to help shape support
- Preparing resources and helping keep lessons running smoothly
What we’re looking for
A psychology degree (or a place in the final year of one) is ideal. We also welcome graduates in related subjects such as education, sociology or neuroscience.
Essential
- A degree in psychology, or currently completing one
- GCSE (or equivalent) in English and maths at grade 4/C or above
- Empathy, patience and a calm manner with children and young people
- Dependability and a flexible, can-do attitude
- Clear communication with pupils, staff and families
- A firm commitment to safeguarding and promoting children's welfare
- The right to work in the UK
Desirable
- Experience with children or young people, such as tutoring, mentoring, youth work, childcare or volunteering
- Experience of SEND, mental health support or a related setting
- Knowledge of child development, attachment or behaviour support approaches
- First aid or Team Teach training
What you’ll gain
- Practical experience that strengthens applications for educational psychology, clinical psychology, teacher training and similar routes
- A named consultant who knows the local schools and will match you to the right setting of this item below?
- Weekly pay, with the option to work flexibly around your studies or other commitments
- Chances to step into longer-term or permanent roles
- Free access to training, including [safeguarding, behaviour management, SEND awareness, etc.]
- Refer-a-friend bonus
Closing date: Ongoing, so don't wait
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Psychology Graduate in Wigan employer: Teaching Personnel
Teaching Personnel is an exceptional employer dedicated to empowering educators and supporting their professional growth. With a strong commitment to safeguarding and a nurturing work culture, we offer competitive pay, free CPD training, and a dedicated consultant for guidance throughout your journey. Join us in making a meaningful impact on the lives of young people with additional needs in the vibrant Salford area.
