Psychology Graduate, Cheshire East

Job Description

Psychology Graduate – Teaching Assistant Roles – Cheshire East
Start Date: September 2025
Hours: 8:30am – 4:00pm (Term Time Only)
Pay: £88.92 – £95 per day (dependent on level of experience)

New Directions Education is seeking enthusiastic Psychology Graduates to work across multiple primary schools in Cheshire East.

This is an excellent opportunity for graduates looking to apply their understanding of child development, learning psychology, and emotional wellbeing in a practical classroom setting. Candidates can be full-time or part-time but must be able to commit to the set hours of 8:30am – 4:00pm during term time.

Role Responsibilities

• Provide 1:1 and small group support to pupils, applying knowledge of child development and psychology to enhance learning outcomes.
• Support teachers in delivering inclusive lessons and adapt resources for different learning needs.
• Assist pupils with SEND / SEN and emotional wellbeing, promoting confidence and resilience.
• Contribute to assessment, progress tracking, and provide feedback to teachers.
• Collaborate with teachers, SENCOs, and support staff to ensure effective interventions.
• Use psychology-informed strategies to support behaviour management and promote positive learning environments.
• Be flexible, proactive, and adaptable to meet the needs of the classroom and individual learners.

What We’re Looking For

• Recent Psychology Graduate or equivalent qualification.
• Interest in applying psychological theory in a practical, educational setting.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.
• A nurturing, empathetic, and adaptable approach, with a focus on pupil progress and wellbeing.
• Commitment to safeguarding and child protection.

Apply or Find Out More

All offers of employment are subject to satisfactory references and an enhanced DBS check.

To apply, click Apply Now and attach your most recent CV highlighting your academic background and any experience working with children.

For an informal chat about the role, contact Emma Elder at the Wirral office on 01515 150 822 or email [email protected].

Job Specification

Teaching, Learning or Classroom Assistants are now vital resources for teachers and are heavily relied upon in schools.

We specialise in recruiting Teaching Assistants (TA) who are qualified in the following;

• NVQ Level 2 Teaching Assistant
• NVQ Level 3 Teaching Assistant
• Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA)
• CACHE Level 3 in Childcare & Education
• BTEC National Certificate in Childhood Studies (Nursery Nursing).

We’ll also consider experienced Learning Support Assistants (LSAs) who have previously held a job in a primary school or assisted a pupil in the role in a secondary school but do not hold any of the above qualifications.

Jobs in additional learning needs (ALN)

A large number of our jobs are in ALN and we fill many vacancies in schools with candidates who have particular experience in working with children classified as having:

• Autistic Spectrum Disorder (ASD)
• Dyslexia
• Dyspraxia
• Multi-Sensory Impairment (MSI)
• Moderate Learning Difficulties (MLD)
• Profound and Moderate Learning Difficulties (PMLD)
• Emotional Behavioural Difficulties (EBD)
• Severe Learning Difficulties
• Physical Disabilities (PD).

As a teaching assistant you’ll be expected to:

• Assist in the educational and social development of pupils under the direction and guidance of the head teacher, ALNCO and class teachers
• Assist in the implementation of Individual Education Programmes (IEP) for students and help monitor their progress
• Provide support for individual students inside and outside the classroom to enable them to fully participate in activities
• Assist class teachers with maintaining student records
• Support students with emotional or behavioural problems and help develop their social skills.

New Directions Education Ltd is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.