Sen Teaching Assistant

Psychology Graduate – SEND Support Assistant

Locations: Bristol, Bath & Weston-super-Mare
Start Date: September 2026
Contract: Full-Time, Term Time Only
Salary: Competitive daily rate

Are you a Psychology graduate looking to gain valuable hands-on experience supporting children and young people with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND)?

We are recruiting enthusiastic and compassionate Psychology Graduates to work within specialist and mainstream SEND schools across Bristol, Bath, and Weston-super-Mare from September 2026.

This role is ideal for graduates considering future careers in Educational Psychology, Clinical Psychology, Mental Health, Speech and Language Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Social Work, or Teaching.

As a SEND Support Assistant, you will work closely with pupils who may have:

• Autism Spectrum Condition (ASC)
• ADHD
• Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs
• Speech and Language difficulties
• Learning disabilities and additional needs

You will provide classroom support, deliver interventions, and help students develop confidence, independence, and positive learning behaviours.

• Support students on a 1:1 and small-group basis
• Build positive and trusting relationships with pupils
• Assist teachers in delivering engaging lessons
• Support emotional regulation and social development
• Help implement individual learning and behaviour plans
• Work collaboratively with teachers, SENCOs, therapists, and families

• A degree in Psychology or a related subject
• A genuine interest in child development, mental health, and SEND
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Patience, resilience, and a positive attitude
• Previous experience working with children or vulnerable individuals is desirable but not essential

• Excellent experience for aspiring Educational or Clinical Psychologists
• Gain practical SEND and behaviour support experience
• Work alongside experienced SEN professionals and therapists
• Ongoing training and professional development
• Opportunity to secure permanent school-based positions
• Make a meaningful impact on young people's lives

All appointments are subject to enhanced DBS and reference checks. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people.

If you're a Psychology graduate looking for a rewarding role that will develop your skills and provide invaluable experience for future postgraduate study or professional training, we would love to hear from you.

Apply now for a September 2026 start.

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.
For details of our privacy policy, please visit the Teaching Personnel website.