BS4, Bristol | Full-Time & Part-Time Opportunities Available
Are you a Psychology student or graduate looking to gain hands-on experience supporting young people?
Do you have an interest in mental health, child development, counselling, teaching, or educational psychology? This could be the perfect opportunity to build valuable experience while making a real difference in young people's lives.
We are recruiting SEMH Teaching Assistants to work in specialist education settings across BS4, Bristol, supporting students with social, emotional and mental health needs.
The Role
As an SEMH Teaching Assistant, you will:
- Provide 1:1 and small group support to students
- Help pupils manage emotions and engage positively with learning
- Build strong, trusting relationships with young people
- Support positive behaviour and wellbeing
- Work closely with teachers and pastoral teams to promote student success
- Encourage confidence, resilience, and independence
Ideal for:
- Psychology students and graduates
- Criminology graduates
- Sociology graduates
- Education students
- Health & Social Care graduates
- Aspiring Teachers, Educational Psychologists, Counsellors, or Social Workers
What We're Looking For
- A genuine passion for supporting young people
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills
- Patience, empathy, and resilience
- An understanding of mental health or behavioural needs
- Previous experience working with children, young people, or vulnerable adults is desirable but not essential
What We Offer
Flexible full-time and part-time opportunities
Competitive daily pay rates
Valuable SEMH experience within specialist schools
Ongoing support from a dedicated consultant
An excellent stepping stone into teaching, psychology, counselling, and social care careers
Location
BS4, Bristol
If you're looking to kick-start your career in education and gain meaningful experience supporting young people with additional needs, we'd love to hear from you.
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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Psychology Students - SEMH Teaching Assistant employer: Protocol Education Ltd
Protocol Education is an exceptional employer for teachers seeking meaningful roles in Bristol's vibrant educational landscape. With a strong commitment to professional development, supportive leadership, and a collaborative work culture, we empower educators to thrive while making a real difference in students' lives. Our flexible opportunities, competitive pay, and the potential for permanent placements after just 15 weeks make us an attractive choice for both early career and experienced teachers.
