Psychology Graduate Role

Location: BS9, 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 BS9 area of Bristol who are looking for a dedicated 1-1 Teaching Assistant to support a child with additional needs.

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

The Role:

• Providing dedicated 1-1 support to a pupil with additional needs
• Supporting the child to access classroom learning and stay engaged with activities
• 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 and SENCO to track progress
• Creating a calm, structured and nurturing environment for the child

We Are Looking For:

• A degree in Psychology or a related subject (desirable)
• Experience supporting children with SEN in a school setting (essential)
• A calm, patient and reassuring approach
• A genuine passion for supporting children with additional needs
• 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.