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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.