SEND Teaching Assistant (Psychology graduates)
Location: Local schools across Bristol
Pay: £80-£100 per day
Start date: September
If you’re a psychology student who has recently finished their studies, we have opportunities to use your knowledge to make a real-world difference in Bristol schools.
As a psychology graduate, our skills make you the perfect fit to join local schools as an SEN Teaching Assistant and work one-to-one or in small groups with pupils who need extra support to thrive. This is a hands-on and rewarding role that gives you the experience with young people you’re looking for.
What you’ll be doing:
* Supporting pupils with special educational needs in class
* Helping children with autism, ADHD, or social, emotional and mental health needs
* Working closely with teachers and SENCOs to adapt activities and build confidence
* Keeping things calm, positive and structured
Who this is perfect for:
* Psychology graduates interested in Educational Psychology, Mental Health or Teaching
* Caring, patient people who enjoy working with children
* Anyone who wants experience in real classrooms before moving on to further study or training
What’s in it for you:
✅ Paid experience in local schools (weekly PAYE pay)
✅ FREE online training to help you hit the ground running
✅ One-to-one support from a local Protocol consultant
✅ Insight into different schools, needs and support strategies
✅ A foot in the door if you’re considering teacher training or Educational Psychology in the future
You don’t need school experience — just the right attitude, great communication skills and a genuine desire to help children succeed.
Ready to get started? Apply now and we’ll talk you through next steps. Let’s get you into a role that really makes your degree count.
All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQs on the Protocol Education website for further details.
All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date.
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We offer FREE online safeguarding and Prevent Duty training to all our workers. All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check and subscribe to the DBS Update Service.
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