Unqualified Teaching Assistant - Psychology Graduates

Location: Salford

Primary Schools | Manchester | Full-Time | Aspire People

Are you a Psychology graduate looking to gain hands-on experience working with children before moving into teaching, educational psychology, or SEND-focused roles?

Aspire People is working with a number of welcoming primary schools across Manchester who are looking to appoint Unqualified Teaching Assistants with a strong interest in child development, behaviour, and learning support.

This role is particularly well suited to Psychology graduates who want real, practical classroom experience.

The Role:

Supporting pupils on a 1:1 and small-group basis

Working with children with SEND, SEMH, ASD, or additional learning needs

Supporting emotional regulation, behaviour strategies, and engagement

Assisting class teachers with daily learning activities

Observing pupil progress and supporting interventions

This Role Is Ideal If You Have:

A Psychology degree (or related subject)

An interest in child development, behaviour, or mental health

A desire to progress into teaching, SEND, or educational psychology

Some experience working with children (formal or informal)

No formal TA qualification is required - schools provide training and Aspire People supports you throughout your placement.

Unqualified Teaching Assistant - School Experience but No Qualification

Primary Schools | Greater Manchester | Long-Term Roles | Aspire People

Have you worked in a school before but never gained a formal Teaching Assistant qualification?

Aspire People is recruiting Unqualified Teaching Assistants for long-term and day-to-day roles across primary schools in Greater Manchester. Many of our partner schools are happy to support experienced school-based staff who have practical experience but no formal TA certificate.

Typical Backgrounds Include:

Previous classroom support or cover roles

Volunteering or paid work in schools

SEN support roles

School admin, lunchtime supervisor, or pastoral support roles

The Role Will Involve:

Supporting learning in the classroom

Working with small groups or individual pupils

Supporting behaviour and classroom routines

Helping pupils access the curriculum

Working closely with class teachers and SEN staff

What Schools Are Looking For:

Recent experience working in a school setting

Confidence supporting children in a classroom

A proactive and reliable attitude

A genuine passion for education

This is a great opportunity to continue working in schools, gain consistent experience, and progress into qualified TA roles if desired.

Aspire People Limited provides services as an Education Agency and an Education Employment Business. Aspire People is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of pupils and expects every candidate to share this commitment. Placements are subject, to appropriate Child Protection screening, including checks with former employers and the Disclosure and Barring Checks