Graduate Support Worker

Protocol Education Ltd; Bristol; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An educational support organization is looking for a Support Worker to assist students with additional needs in a structured learning environment in Bristol. The role offers a full-time position with hours from 8.30am to 3.30pm, Monday to Friday, starting pay at around £90 per day. Ideal for recent graduates interested in education and youth support, this role provides essential practical experience and is part of a supportive team. Full training and safeguarding checks are provided.

Benefits

FREE online safeguarding and Prevent Duty training

Supportive team environment

Practical experience for future educational roles

Qualifications

• Must have appropriate qualifications and training for the role.
• Experience working with SEN or SEMH needs is beneficial but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Supporting students with SEN or SEMH needs in lessons and structured activities.
• Helping young people develop routines, emotional regulation, and confidence.
• Providing consistent pastoral support throughout the school day.
• Working as part of a wider team to support behaviour and wellbeing.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Calm and reliable approach

Interest in supporting young people

Education

Recent graduate or equivalent in education, psychology, sociology, or criminology

Job description

This secondary setting offers a structured and supportive environment for young people who need additional help to engage with learning and school life. The focus is on inclusion, emotional wellbeing, and giving students the stability they need to make progress.

The school works with small groups and one-to-one support, particularly for students with SEN or SEMH needs. Staff are encouraged to take time to understand behaviour, build trust, and provide consistent support throughout the school day.

The role

This position is well suited to graduates considering a career in education, psychology, youth work, social care, or mental health support.

As a Support Worker, you’ll work closely with students on a one-to-one basis or in small groups, helping them access learning and manage the demands of the school day. You’ll gain first-hand experience of working with young people who require tailored support, alongside experienced teaching and pastoral staff.

Responsibilities include:

• Supporting students with SEN or SEMH needs in lessons and structured activities
• Helping young people develop routines, emotional regulation, and confidence
• Providing consistent pastoral support throughout the school day
• Working as part of a wider team to support behaviour and wellbeing

What the school offers

• A full-time, long-term role with consistent hours and routine
• Working hours of 8.30am to 3.30pm, Monday to Friday
• Pay starting at around £90 per day, rising with experience
• A supportive team environment with guidance from experienced staff
• Practical experience that supports future routes into teaching, educational psychology, or pastoral roles

Who this role suits

This role is ideal for recent graduates with an interest in working with young people, particularly those with additional needs. A background in education, psychology, sociology, criminology, or a related field is helpful, but not essential.

What matters most is a calm, reliable approach, strong communication skills, and a genuine interest in supporting young people.

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.
Protocol Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We undertake safeguarding checks on all workers in accordance with the DfE statutory guidance ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’, this may also include an online search as part of our due diligence on shortlisted applicants.
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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