Psychology Graduate

Teaching Personnel; Bristol; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a pioneering approach to special education as a Learning Support Assistant in a vibrant SEND school in North Bristol. This role offers recent Psychology graduates the chance to apply their academic knowledge in a practical setting, supporting autistic students and helping them thrive. You'll work alongside an experienced leadership team dedicated to shaping the future of SEND provision. This position not only provides essential hands-on experience for careers in Educational Psychology, Therapy, or SEND Teaching but also allows you to make a meaningful impact on students' lives. If you're caring, proactive, and ready to learn, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Free Child Protection Training

Enhanced DBS Check Assistance

Qualifications

• Recent graduate in Psychology or Education.
• Experience with children or adults with additional needs preferred.

Responsibilities

• Support autistic students in a specialist educational setting.
• Help students overcome barriers and build trust.

Skills

Human Behaviour Understanding

Communication Skills

Empathy

Teamwork

Interpersonal Skills

Education

Degree in Psychology

Degree in Education

Job description

Are you a recent Psychology graduate looking to gain hands-on experience in a specialist educational setting? Do you want to work in a role that genuinely supports your next steps in Educational Psychology, Therapy, or SEND Teaching?

This is more than just a graduate role – it’s a chance to be part of a pioneering approach to special education, guided by an experienced leadership team that’s shaping the future of SEND provision.

We are currently seeking a Learning Support Assistant to support in a SEN school based in North Bristol. They are a KS1-5 ASC school who provide a personalised academic, emotional, social, sensory and physical learning experience for autistic students. All the children have a range of needs such as ASD, SEMH and PLMD. The school offers an environment in which pupils experience success and progress, where each individual develops self-confidence and has high self-esteem. They strive for the highest standards and develop a “can-do” approach to learning and social interaction.

Why Psychology Graduates are successful in this role:

With your understanding of human behaviour, communication, development, and mental health, you are uniquely placed to make a real difference in a SEND setting. You’ll apply your academic knowledge in a practical, supportive environment, helping students to overcome barriers, build trust, and make progress in ways that are meaningful to them. Many psychology graduates go on to pursue careers in Educational or Clinical Psychology, Speech and Language Therapy, Occupational Therapy, or SEN teaching. This role provides the essential, real-world experience these fields require – while giving you the opportunity to support children who benefit so much from your skills and empathy.

What we are looking for:

• A recent graduate in Psychology, Education, or a related field
• Experience working with children or adults with additional needs is preferred but not essential
• A caring, patient, and proactive individual who is ready to get involved and learn strong team player with excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• A valid enhanced DBS on the Update Service (or willingness to obtain one)

About the role:

- Immediate start

- £13.75 per hour

- Monday – Friday

- 08:30- 15:30

All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQ’s on the Teaching Personnel website for 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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