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Psychology Graduate - Teaching Assistant - BS8 Bristol - Full Time

Location: BS8, Bristol
Hours: Full time, Monday to Friday, 8:30am to 3:30pm

Are you a psychology graduate looking to gain hands on experience working with children? We are working with a primary school in the BS8 area of Bristol who are looking for a dedicated Teaching Assistant to support pupils in the classroom.

This is a great opportunity for a psychology graduate wanting practical experience in an educational setting, while making a genuine difference to children’s learning and development.

The Role:

• Supporting pupils to access classroom learning and stay engaged with activities
• Working with individuals and small groups as needed
• Helping with transitions, daily routines and tasks throughout the school day
• Encouraging independence, confidence and positive learning behaviours
• Supporting social skills, communication and emotional regulation
• Working closely with the class teacher to track progress
• Creating a calm, structured and nurturing environment for the children

We Are Looking For:

• A degree in Psychology or a related subject (desirable)
• Experience working with children in a school or similar setting
• A calm, patient and reassuring approach
• A genuine passion for supporting children’s learning and development
• Ability to stay positive and composed in challenging situations
• Strong communication and relationship building skills
• Reliability, professionalism and a commitment to safeguarding
• An enhanced DBS on the Update Service (or willingness to apply for one)

Benefits of Working With Teaching Personnel:

• Competitive daily rates paid weekly via PAYE
• No umbrella companies
• A dedicated recruitment consultant as your main point of contact
• Ongoing CPD and free training courses
• Access to a wide network of local schools and opportunities
• Streamlined registration and compliance support
• Refer a friend bonus scheme
• Valuable experience for anyone considering a career in psychology, education or SEN

This is a great opportunity for a psychology graduate looking for meaningful, hands on experience in a supportive primary school.

Apply now! Submit your CV via this advert and we will be in touch to talk through next steps.

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.
Teaching Personnel is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We undertake safeguarding checks on all workers in accordance with 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 all our registered candidates FREE child protection and prevent duty training. All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. Full assistance provided.
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