Psychology Graduate - Specialist Learning Support

Axcis Education Recruitment; Bristol; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A prominent education recruitment agency in Bristol is seeking a Psychology graduate to support young people out of mainstream education. This role involves providing emotional coaching, behavior support, and assisting with reintegration into traditional settings. The ideal candidate should possess experience working with individuals facing emotional challenges and exhibit strong communication skills. Excellent training and support will be provided, making this a great stepping stone for future educational roles.

Benefits

Team Teach Training

Professional Development Opportunities

Supportive Team Environment

Qualifications

• Psychology graduate or similar required.
• At least 3 months of experience working with vulnerable groups.
• DNA BS on the Update Service preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide one-to-one support to students in a calm environment.
• Assist students in emotional coaching and self-awareness.
• Help students reintegrate into mainstream education.

Skills

Experience with additional needs

Emotional resilience

Communication skills

Education

Psychology degree or similar

Job description

Overview

Location: North Bristol

Hours: 8:30 am – 3:30 pm | Pay: From £450/week | Start Date: ASAP for the right candidate

Are you a psychology graduate (or similar) curious about working with young people who’ve been temporarily removed from mainstream education? This is a brilliant opportunity to explore the intersection of psychology and inclusive education — all while getting paid, trained, and supported by a specialist team.

About the Setting: This is a transitional Alternative Provision, not a traditional SEND school. It supports students aged 11–16 who are currently out of mainstream education due to challenges such as anxiety, trauma, emotional regulation difficulties, or behaviour that’s become difficult to manage in larger settings. Placements are short- to medium-term, and the goal is always the same: rebuild trust, restore routine, and re-engage each young person with learning. It’s calm, nurturing, and intentional — every interaction matters. This setting is ideal for graduates considering careers in Educational Psychology, youth work, SEMH, clinical psychology, social care, or inclusive education. You’ll be guided by trauma-informed practice and surrounded by a team that understands how to support dysregulated learners.

What’s in it for You?

• Team Teach Training: Learn de-escalation and positive handling strategies from experienced trainers
• Real Behaviour Insight: Work closely with students navigating trauma, anxiety and emotional regulation
• Professional Development: Front-row seat to multi-disciplinary working across education, behaviour, and mental health
• Hands-On Support: Develop practical skills for postgraduate study or future roles
• Supportive Team: Collaboration is central to how this setting works

What You’ll Be Doing

• One-to-one and small group support: Help students access tailored learning plans in a calm, focused space
• Building trust: Support learners who may arrive withdrawn, angry or anxious, helping them settle into routine
• Behaviour support: Use Team Teach training to respond calmly and safely when students become dysregulated
• Emotional coaching: Promote self-awareness, confidence and resilience through everyday conversation and structured activities
• Supporting reintegration: Help learners rebuild confidence and skills to return to mainstream or specialist placements
• Creating stability: Provide predictable, caring adult interactions that some students may not have had elsewhere

Who We’re Looking For

• A Psychology graduate (or similar) seeking practical, hands-on experience with young people
• At least 3 months of experience working with children or adults with additional needs, behaviour challenges, or mental health needs
• Calm, grounded, emotionally resilient — able to stay centred even when a student isn’t
• A natural communicator who can build relationships slowly and respectfully
• A team player who knows support work is never done alone
• You’ll ideally have a DBS on the Update Service (or be happy to apply for one)

Why Work with Axcis Education?

• Personalised support: From your first phone call to your final reference, your consultant will have your back
• Expertise in SEND and AP: We specialise in placing staff in the exact kind of setting you’re looking for
• Ongoing development: Training, CPD, and options to explore different placements or progress into long-term roles
• Fair pay, weekly: We pay competitively and transparently — and always on time
• Career stepping stone: Many of our graduates go on to teacher training, educational psychology, or permanent roles

Interested? Click ‘Apply’ and upload your most up-to-date CV. If you’d like to chat through whether this is the right fit, feel free to call Laura in the Axcis South West and Wales office. We’ll give you the honest lowdown. This isn’t just classroom experience. It’s real-life preparation for working with some of the most complex, insightful and resilient young people you’ll ever meet.

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If you are interested, please click on the apply button and contact Laura Dowson on 0117 472 2400 l Ext: 2014.

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.

If the position you are applying for involves working with children or vulnerable adults, this post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (ROA) 1974.

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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Contact: Laura Dowson

Telephone: [phone] l Ext: 2014