Psychology Graduate Learning Support Assistant – Bristol

Full-Time | Term-Time Only | Long-Term & Permanent Opportunities
Immediate Start Available | Ideal for Psychology Graduates Interested in Mental Health, SEN & Education

Are you a Psychology graduate looking to gain meaningful, hands-on experience supporting children and young people with additional needs?

We are recruiting Learning Support Assistants to work within specialist SEN and SEMH schools across Bristol, supporting pupils who require additional emotional, behavioural and learning support to thrive in education.

This role offers invaluable experience for graduates considering careers in:

• Educational Psychology
• Clinical Psychology
• Child & Adolescent Mental Health Services (CAMHS)
• SEN Teaching
• Occupational Therapy
• Speech & Language Therapy
• Social Work
• Youth and Mental Health Support

About the Role

As a Learning Support Assistant, you will work closely with pupils who may experience:

• Social, Emotional and Mental Health needs (SEMH)
• Autism Spectrum Condition (ASC)
• ADHD
• Anxiety and emotional regulation difficulties
• Communication and interaction needs
• Trauma and attachment-related challenges

You will help pupils develop confidence, resilience and positive coping strategies while supporting them to engage successfully in education.

This is a highly rewarding role where relationship-building and consistency are at the heart of what you do.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide 1:1 and small-group support to pupils with additional needs
• Build positive, trusting relationships with students
• Support emotional regulation and positive behaviour strategies
• Help pupils access learning and remain engaged in lessons
• Promote confidence, independence and social development
• Support behaviour plans, interventions and structured routines
• Work closely with teachers, SENCOs and pastoral teams
• Contribute to a safe, supportive and inclusive learning environment

Who This Role Is Ideal For

We are particularly interested in:

• Psychology graduates
• Counselling and Psychotherapy graduates
• Criminology graduates
• Education graduates
• Health & Social Care graduates
• Mental Health and Wellbeing graduates

We also welcome applications from graduates who have gained experience through:

• Volunteering with children or young people
• Youth work
• Coaching or mentoring
• Care or support work
• University placements
• Community projects

No teaching qualification is required.

What You'll Gain

• Direct experience supporting children with SEMH and Autism
• Exposure to behaviour support and trauma-informed approaches
• Valuable experience before postgraduate study or professional training
• Insight into specialist education and child development
• Opportunities to build a long-term career in SEN and mental health support

Many previous Learning Support Assistants have progressed into teacher training, educational psychology pathways, counselling, social work and specialist SEN roles.

What We Offer

• Competitive weekly pay via PAYE
• Full-time, term-time working pattern
• Long-term and permanent opportunities available
• Access to CPD including:
  • Team Teach
  • SEMH Training
  • Autism Awareness
  • Behaviour Support Strategies
  • Safeguarding & Child Protection
• Dedicated consultant support
• Opportunities across a range of Bristol schools

Why Psychology Graduates Thrive in These Roles

Your understanding of behaviour, mental health, child development and communication allows you to make a genuine difference to pupils who need additional support.

Schools are increasingly looking for graduates who can bring empathy, emotional intelligence and a strong interest in supporting vulnerable young people.

This role allows you to apply your degree in a practical setting while building highly sought-after experience for future careers.

Apply Now – Psychology Graduate Learning Support Assistant (Bristol)

If you're looking to gain valuable SEN and mental health experience while making a positive impact on young people's lives, we'd love to hear from you.