Graduate/Student Teaching Assistant PlacementPlacement Year Opportunity with Axcis Education – Bristol Are you a university student looking for a meaningful and rewarding placement year? Axcis Education invites you to spend your placement year making a genuine difference in the lives of young children with additional needs—while gaining hands-on experience in specialist early years and speech and language-focused educational settings. We are offering paid placement opportunities for students to work as Teaching Assistants in Early Years and SEN (Special Educational Needs) schools across Bristol and the surrounding areas. These roles specifically support non-verbal pupils and children with speech, language, and communication needs (SLCN). Whether you study Psychology, Education, Speech and Language Therapy, Social Work, or another relevant subject, this placement offers an incredible opportunity to develop practical experience, confidence, and clarity about your future. Why Choose a Placement with Axcis? At Axcis, we’re committed to supporting both you and the children you’ll work with. You’ll be assisting early years students—many of whom are non-verbal or have significant speech and language difficulties—in developing communication, social interaction, and learning skills. You’ll work closely with experienced SEN professionals, speech and language therapists, and class teachers in settings where every day is different and full of opportunity to learn. This is more than a line on your CV—it’s a chance to develop patience, empathy, and specialist communication strategies that are invaluable in careers such as education, therapy, and social care. Placement Perks and Benefits: • Hands-on experience supporting non-verbal children and early communicators • Sociable working hours: Monday to Friday, 8:30 AM – 3:30 PM • Paid placement – earn while you learn • Weekly pay – £89 per day, paid every Friday • Continued support from a dedicated Axcis consultant • Opportunities for long-term and permanent roles after graduation Who We’re Looking For: You don’t need prior experience—just a caring, patient, and proactive attitude, and a genuine interest in supporting young children with communication needs. Ideal for: • Students of Psychology, Education, Speech and Language Therapy, Social Work, Early Childhood Studies, or Health/Social Care • Those interested in early intervention, communication development, or SEN • Anyone exploring careers in teaching, therapy, or paediatric support work • Students with experience working or volunteering with young children or individuals with speech and language challenges Apply today and start your journey with Axcis Education—supporting early years and non-verbal learners across Bristol!
If you are interested, then please click on the apply button and contact Lauren Featherstone on 0117 472 2400 l Ext: 2017.
If you are not interested in this role but know someone else who might be, don't forget that we offer £50 in shopping vouchers if you refer a friend to us and we place them in the job. For more details, contact your local Axcis office.
This is a temporary position, unless stated otherwise.
Axcis is an equal opportunities employer and as such we do not discriminate based on age, gender, disability, race or any other equal opportunities criteria.
The company is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
As such, you will be required to provide an up to date DBS, or be prepared to allow Axcis to process one on your behalf, in addition to other mandatory compliance checks in line with the DfE guidelines (for details please see our website).
Axcis Education is an employment agency offering temporary supply work for daily, short-term and long-term assignments in addition to permanent positions.
You must be suitably qualified for the position advertised and be prepared to attend a face to face interview with Axcis to demonstrate your suitability for this role.
Salary / Pay Rate will be dependent on your skills and experience.
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