Psychology Graduates Wanted – Start Your SEND Career This September
Location: Greater Manchester (mainstream schools & specialist SEND settings)Start Date: September 2026Contract: Full-Time, Long-Term (Day-to-Day & Ongoing Supply also available)Salary: Competitive daily rates / Scale point dependent on role
Studied Psychology? Put Your Degree to Work Where It Really Matters
If you’ve graduated in Psychology and are looking for a genuinely meaningful first step into your career, supporting children with SEN and SEND could be exactly what you’re looking for. You’ll already have a strong grounding in child development, behaviour and communication — now’s the time to apply that knowledge directly, working alongside SENCOs, teachers and specialist staff to help young learners access their education and thrive.
We’re working with mainstream primary and secondary schools, as well as specialist SEND settings, across Greater Manchester, all looking to appoint from September, and demand for the right candidates is high.
About the Role
As a SEND Teaching Assistant, you will:
- Provide 1:1 and small group support for pupils with a range of additional needs, including Autism, ADHD, SEMH, speech and language needs and complex/physical needs
- Support pupils working towards EHCP targets, under the direction of the class teacher and SENCO
- Help pupils access learning within continuous provision or a specialist curriculum, depending on setting
- Support emotional regulation, communication and behaviour, using strategies such as visual supports, sensory regulation and positive behaviour approaches
- Build trusted, positive relationships with pupils who need consistency, patience and reassurance
- Observe and record pupil progress, feeding back to the class teacher and SENCO
- In specialist settings, may include supporting with personal care, moving and handling, or medical needs (full training provided)
Why This Is a Great Route Into SEND
- Your Psychology degree gives you a genuine head start — understan
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