Teaching Assistant- Psychology Graduate

Teaching Assistant position – Psychology Graduates – Oldham
Step Teachers

Are you ready to move from theory into hands-on experience, helping young people who need it most?

Do you have a minimum of three months' experience working with children—whether through volunteering, placement, or other relevant roles—that can be referenced?

If that sounds like you, this could be the ideal opportunity to launch your career in special educational needs (SEN) support.

We are currently working with a top-rated specialist school in Oldham that is seeking a Psychology graduate to join their dedicated team as a Teaching Assistant. This role involves supporting students with a range of additional needs, including Autism and social, emotional, and mental health (SEMH) challenges.

Role Overview:

• Job Title: SEN Teaching Assistant (Psychology Graduate)
• Location: Oldham – specialist secondary setting for students with SEN including Autism and SEMH
• Start Date: September 2025 (Immediate start)
• Contract: Full-time, Monday to Friday (8:30am – 3:30pm)
• Pay: £95 per day (PAYE – no umbrella fees)

What You’ll Gain:

• Potential for a permanent role after an extended period
• Parity pay with permanent staff after 13 weeks
• DBS cost reimbursed after 20 days worked
• Access to Step Perks: 24/7 GP service, retail/gym/cinema discounts
• FREE CPD via Step Teachers, National College, and Creative Education
• £100 for successful Refer-A-Friend recommendations*
• Valuable experience in the SEN sector to boost your CV
• Join a skilled and supportive SEN team
• Experienced consultant with 13 years' industry knowledge supporting you throughout
• Positive, welcoming and inclusive environment
• The chance to make a meaningful difference in students’ lives

About School & Your Role:

• You’ll support secondary-aged students on a 1:1 and group basis
• Pupils may present with SEMH needs, Autism, and cognitive learning challenges
• The role includes encouraging academic, emotional and behavioural development
• Implement and support positive behaviour strategies and personalised learning approaches
• Work closely with teachers, school leaders, families, and external professionals such as social workers and psychologists
• Contribute to safeguarding through appropriate reporting to the DSL
• Class sizes are small (max 10 students), with high adult-to-pupil ratios
• Empathy, diversity, and respectful relationships
• Easily accessible by public transport with free on-site parking available
• Opportunities for continuous professional development

Requirements:

• CV covering a full 10-year history (where applicable)
• Legal right to work in the UK and current proof of address
• Enhanced DBS on the Update Service (or willingness to obtain one)
• Minimum of two references covering the last 2 years, evidencing at least 3 months of child-related experience
• Overseas Police Check if you’ve lived abroad
• You must be committed, reliable, and have a genuinely empathetic and proactive approach to supporting young people

Interested in stepping into this rewarding role?

Contact Graham Warner at Step Teachers in Manchester to find out more or hit APPLY below now.

Why Step Teachers? 

With a rich history spanning over two decades, our teacher recruitment agency proudly serves North London, East London, Hertfordshire, Norfolk, Suffolk, Cambridgeshire, Oxfordshire, Cornwall, Devon and Greater Manchester. We foster exclusive relationships with schools and academies in these regions. Our dedicated team, stationed in branches across Barnet, Havering, Norwich, Cambridge, Abingdon, and Plymouth, is committed to supporting and nurturing teachers. Explore rewarding opportunities with our trusted education recruitment services. 

Step Teachers, an approved Crown Commercial Service supplier, adheres to REC (Recruitment & Employment Confederation) standards for safeguarding children. Upon registration, candidates undergo enhanced DBS checks, full reference verifications, and eligibility confirmations. 

Your weekly pay is processed through PAYE. Additionally, you gain access to a range of exclusive deals, including discounted high street shopping, travel offers, gym memberships, and more. Moreover, our pay portal offers comprehensive physical and emotional well-being services as standard, ensuring your overall wellness is taken care of. 

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