Graduate Teaching Assistant – Rochdale

Psychology Graduate – Primary SEND Support

• Location: Middleton, Rochdale

• Type: Full-time, Long-term

• Working Hours: 08:30 – 15:30

• Salary: £95-£100 per day

Are you a Psychology Graduate eager to apply your knowledge of child development and build a rewarding career in education? Whether you aspire to become an Educational Psychologist, Speech and Language Therapist, or Primary Teacher, working as a Learning Support Assistant (LSA) in a mainstream primary school’s SEND provision is the perfect foundation to develop your skills and gain invaluable, hands-on experience.

We are currently recruiting for a passionate and proactive Psychology Graduate to join a vibrant, welcoming primary school in Middleton (Rochdale). This long-term opportunity begins in Sept 2026 and offers the chance to make a genuine impact on the early educational journeys of young children with special educational needs and disabilities.

Your Role as a Learning Support Assistant (LSA)

As a primary LSA, you will provide critical early-years or key stage support to both pupils and teaching staff. Your responsibilities will include:

• Tailored Primary Support: Assisting in the delivery of personalised phonics, reading, and numeracy, working with primary-aged pupils individually or in small groups.

• Engaging Sensory & Play Work: Supporting younger pupils in sensory activities and structured play that promote social engagement, communication, and motor skill development.

• Resource Preparation: Helping to prepare visual aids, workstations, and creative materials that enhance the primary classroom learning experience.

• Feedback and Communication: Providing insightful feedback to class teachers and parents about a child’s daily progress, milestones, and engagement.

• Specialist Support: Working closely with pupils who have Autism (ASD), speech and language delays, and other complex needs, fostering their academic, social, and emotional growth.

What Makes a Great Psychology Graduate LSA?

Successful primary LSAs bring a combination of enthusiasm, compassion, and adaptability to their role. Key attributes include:

• Empathy and Patience: A nurturing, caring approach with the ability to connect with young children and support their individual emotional needs.

• Flexibility: A willingness to adapt your support style to suit different primary learning styles, attention spans, and behaviours.

• Communication Skills: Strong interpersonal skills to build trust with young pupils, school staff, and families.

• Resilience: The ability to remain calm, patient, and positive, even in challenging situations.

• Commitment to Development: A genuine passion for primary education, SEND support, and a desire to make a difference at the start of a child’s school life.

About Us

We are Engage Education, the most trusted education recruitment agency, with professional development and support at our core.

• Get paid in line with national scales (AWR compliant)

• Free CPD sessions tailored for SEND and primary support

• Your own dedicated consultant with local knowledge of the Rochdale area

• Receive a £50 Amazon voucher when you refer friends!

• Wellbeing support, travel discounts, and retail offers from our partners

How to Apply

You can apply for this role below or get in touch with us directly. All applicants require the appropriate qualifications.

If you are not contacted within 2 working days, unfortunately, you have been unsuccessful in this role. All applicants must have a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check before starting work. Full assistance will be provided