Psychology Graduate

CV-LibraryOldham, Greater ManchestercontractPosted: 6 August 2026
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Job Title: Psychology Graduate (Graduate Support/Assistant Role)
Area: Oldham, 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

We are partnering with a highly respected specialist school in Oldham that supports children and young people aged 11-19 with Autism, ADHD, and complex learning needs. Renowned for its strong therapeutic ethos, the school takes a holistic approach, combining education with an integrated multi-disciplinary team to deliver truly personalised support for every pupil.

This is an excellent opportunity to apply your psychology knowledge in a meaningful, hands-on environment - while making a lasting and positive impact on the lives, development, and wellbeing of young people.

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

If you would like to be considered for this role, please apply with a copy of your up-to-date CV.

Prospero Teaching is acting as an employment business/education recruitment agency in relation to this vacancy. The successful candidate will be required to register and have passed all safeguarding/vetting checks with Prospero. Teaching in order to fill this vacancy. Any adult working with children and vulnerable young people are responsible for safeguarding and protecting the welfare of the children and young people.

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