Graduate SEND Teaching Assistant – Psychology Graduates Welcome

Location: Oldham & Tameside
Salary: £107.71–£115 per day
Contract Type: Full-Time, Part-Time, Temporary & Permanent Opportunities
Start Date: ASAP

Milk Education is seeking enthusiastic Graduate Teaching Assistants to work across SEND schools and Pupil Referral Units (PRUs) in Oldham and Tameside.

Are you a Psychology graduate looking to gain hands-on experience supporting children and young people? Whether you're interested in educational psychology, child development, mental health, behaviour support or youth work, this is an excellent opportunity to put your degree into practice.

We're particularly interested in Psychology graduates, but welcome applications from all degree backgrounds, including Criminology, Sociology, Education Studies, Childhood Studies and more.

You'll support pupils with a range of additional needs, including special educational needs and social, emotional and mental health (SEMH) needs. Working alongside experienced education professionals, you'll help pupils build confidence, develop emotional regulation and engage positively with learning.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide one-to-one and small-group support to pupils with SEND and additional learning needs.

• Help pupils develop emotional regulation, social skills, confidence and independence.

• Encourage positive behaviour and engagement, particularly with pupils who may find mainstream education challenging.

• Work alongside teachers and support staff to meet pupils' individual learning and developmental needs.

What We're Looking For:

• A degree in Psychology or another subject; graduates from all disciplines are welcome.

• A genuine interest in supporting children and young people with additional needs.

• Strong communication and relationship-building skills.

• A patient, adaptable and proactive approach.

• Previous experience working with children, young people or individuals with additional needs is desirable but not essential.

Why Work with Milk Education?

• Competitive daily rates of pay.

• Full-time, part-time, temporary and permanent opportunities.

• Gain valuable experience across SEND and PRU settings.

• Build practical experience relevant to careers in psychology, education and child development.

• Fast-track registration and compliance.

• Free access to Milk Academy, with 1,000+ discounted CPD courses.

• Free wellbeing resources and school preparation materials.

• 24/7 consultant support.

• Work with a 5-star-rated agency with 3,000+ reviews.

If you're a Psychology graduate looking to make a difference and gain valuable experience supporting children and young people, we'd love to hear from you!

Click 'Apply For Job' or get in touch to discuss the opportunities available.

Phone: 0161 327 0001
Email: marli.mendes@milk-education.co.uk

Milk Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. We are APSCo Compliance+ accredited, meeting the highest standards in safer recruitment. All applicants will be subject to compliance checks in line with DfE, Keeping Children Safe in Education and APSCo guidelines.

Milk Education is an equal opportunities employer. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of race, sex, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation or age. By applying, you agree to our Privacy Policy, available on our website. Milk Education is acting as an employment agency in relation to this vacancy.

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