Psychology Graduate job in Bristol

This vacancy has now expired. Please see similar roles below...

Are you a caring individual with a passion for supporting young people? Have you felt discouraged by the emphasis on exam results and OFSTED inspections in education? Or perhaps you're a graduate seeking valuable experience in a psychological environment?

If so, you might be surprised to learn that specific teaching assistant training or experience is not necessary. Schools value personalities with traits such as empathy, patience, calmness, and resilience, along with strong motivations and passions. The best teaching assistants come from diverse backgrounds. Here are some examples:

Graduates, particularly in fields such as art, drama, psychology, and criminology
Youth leaders
Support workers
Carers and Babysitters
Sports coaches

We are currently seeking a full-time Teaching Assistant to join our team in Secondary Schools across Bristol. This role provides challenge and reward in equal measure and gives you an opportunity to gain invaluable experience and skills in a competitive job market. The role can be flexible to suit your schedule and needs and is a great way to earn money whilst honing your unique talents.

Key details:

Location: Bristol, BS7
Hours: Monday to Friday, 8:30 am to 3:30 pm
Start date: September
Contract: Permanent contracts offered after an initial trial period

Don't worry if you don't tick every box – we believe in the power of diversity and encourage applicants from all backgrounds to get in touch. Only applications with CVs attached will be considered. We're excited to hear from you!

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.

List #1

Similar jobs

Youth Mentor

Salary

£84 - 95 per day

Location free text

Bristol

Job Type

Flexible Working

Salary

£10 - £19 per hour

Sector

Teaching Assistant

Location

Bristol

Description

Are you passionate about making a difference in the lives of children with Special Educational Needs (SEN)? We are looking for compassionate and dedicated Youth Mentors to support primary school pupil

Reference

1812MWATA5

Expiry Date

DD01YY

Author

Bristol Primary

Author

Bristol Primary

More Info Shortlist

Early Years Teaching Assistant

Salary

£84 - 95 per day

Location free text

Bristol

Job Type

Flexible Working

Salary

£10 - £19 per hour

Sector

Teaching Assistant

Location

Bristol

Description

Are you passionate about supporting young children in their early years of education? We are currently looking for dedicated Early Years Teaching Assistants to work in primary schools across Bristol.

Reference

1812MWATA4

Expiry Date

DD01YY

Author

Bristol Primary

Author

Bristol Primary

More Info Shortlist

Learning Support Assistant

Salary

£84 - 95 per day

Location free text

Bristol

Job Type

Flexible Working

Salary

£10 - £19 per hour

Sector

Teaching Assistant

Location

Bristol

Description

Are you passionate about supporting children with Special Educational Needs (SEN)? We are seeking compassionate and dedicated Learning Support Assistants to work with primary school children across Br

Reference

1812MWATA3

Expiry Date

DD01YY

Author

Bristol Primary

Author

Bristol Primary

More Info Shortlist

Teaching Assistant

Salary

£84 - 95 per day

Location free text

Bristol

Job Type

Flexible Working

Salary

£10 - £19 per hour

Sector

Teaching Assistant

Location

Bristol

Description

Are you passionate about supporting young learners? We are looking for dedicated and enthusiastic Teaching Assistants to work in primary schools across Bristol. This is a fantastic opportunity to make

Reference

1812MWATA2

Expiry Date

DD01YY

Author

Bristol Primary

Author

Bristol Primary

More Info Shortlist

Teaching Assistant

Salary

£420 - 475 per week

Location free text

Bristol

Job Type

Flexible Working

Salary

£10 - £19 per hour

Sector

Teaching Assistant

Location

Bristol

Description

Are you passionate about supporting young learners and making a difference in primary education? We are currently looking for enthusiastic and dedicated Teaching Assistants to join our team and work i

Reference

1812MWATA

Expiry Date

DD01YY

Author

Bristol Primary

Author

Bristol Primary

More Info Shortlist

Teaching Assistant

Salary

£84 - 95 per day

Location free text

Bristol

Job Type

Flexible Working

Salary

£10 - £19 per hour

Sector

Teaching Assistant

Location

Bristol

Description

Location: Various Primary Schools, Bristol Contract Type: Flexible, Part-Time/Full-Time Salary: Competitive, Based on ExperienceAre you passionate about supporting young learners and making a differen

Reference

1212MWATA2

Expiry Date

DD01YY

Author

Bristol Primary

Author

Bristol Primary

More Info Shortlist

Learning Support Assistant

Salary

£84 - 95 per day

Location free text

Bristol

Job Type

Flexible Working

Salary

£10 - £19 per hour

Sector

Teaching Assistant

Location

Bristol

Description

Location: Bristol Salary: Competitive Pay, depending on experience Employment Type: Full-time & Part-time Opportunities Available Are you passionate about supporting young learners? Do you have experi

Reference

1212MWATA

Expiry Date

DD01YY

Author

Bristol Primary

Author

Bristol Primary

More Info Shortlist

SEN Teaching Assistant

Salary

£84 - 95 per day

Location free text

Bristol

Job Type

Flexible Working

Salary

£10 - £19 per hour

Sector

Teaching Assistant

Location

Bristol

Description

Learning Support Assistant (1:1 SEN Support) Location: Bristol and surrounding areas Contract Type: Flexible, Long-Term Opportunities Available Salary: Competitive, Based on ExperienceAre you passiona

Reference

1112MWATA

Expiry Date

DD01YY

Author

Bristol Primary

Author

Bristol Primary

More Info Shortlist

Youth Work

Salary

£84 - 95 per day

Location free text

Bristol

Job Type

Flexible Working

Salary

£10 - £19 per hour

Sector

Teaching Assistant

Location

Bristol

Description

Location: Various Primary Schools, Bristol and Surrounding AreasType: Full-Time/Part-Time Roles AvailableBring Your Youth Work Experience to the Classroom!Are you someone with a background in youth wo

Reference

0912MWATA2

Expiry Date

DD01YY

Author

Bristol Primary

Author

Bristol Primary

More Info Shortlist

Psychology Graduate

Salary

£84 - 95 per day

Location free text

Bristol

Job Type

Flexible Working

Salary

£10 - £19 per hour

Sector

Teaching Assistant

Location

Bristol

Description

Location: Various Primary Schools, BristolType: Full-Time/Part-Time OpportunitiesAre you a recent Psychology graduate passionate about supporting children’s development?We are a leading recruitment ag

Reference

0912MWATA

Expiry Date

DD01YY

Author

Bristol Primary

Author

Bristol Primary

More Info Shortlist

List #1

Practical Behaviour Management Tips for Teaching Assistants

Teaser

Tips and Advice

Content Type

TP-Posts

Publish date

DD07YY

Summary

Teaser

Being a Teaching Assistant (TA) is a rewarding and challenging role that requires a diverse skill set. One of the responsibilities of a TA is supporting the teacher in managing classroom behaviour effectively. As a TA, you play a crucial role in creating a positive and conducive learning environment.

National Teaching Assistants Day - nominate your classroom champion 

Teaser

Education News

Content Type

TP-Posts

Publish date

DD06YY

Summary

There are around 295,000 teaching assistants (TAs) working in schools across England and Wales. Today, teaching assistants play a crucial role in supporting students and teachers. In 2022, TAs account

Teaser

Daily, TAs dedicate themselves to supporting teachers and enriching education through collaboration and guidance. To mark the great work that teaching assistants do in schools, National Teaching Assistants Day takes place on September 29th 2023. 

How To Write an Eye-Catching Teaching Assistant CV

Teaser

Tips and Advice

Content Type

TP-Posts

Publish date

DD06YY

Summary

A CV is typically your first line of communication with a potential employer. Nothing is more important than a first impression, so the quality of your CV can make the difference between a rejecti

Teaser

If you're a teaching assistant looking for a job, follow these 5 steps for a CV that wows employers and gets you interviews.

Alex Schulte

How To Become a Teaching Assistant with No Experience: Your Practical Guide

Teaser

Educators

Content Type

TP-Posts

Publish date

DD12YY

Summary

There are few roles in education more important than that of a classroom teaching assistant. During the winter lockdowns of 2020/21, research found that teaching assistants played a heroic role in

Teaser

Our comprehensive lowdown has everything you need to know about becoming a teaching assistant without any previous qualifications or experience

Alex Schulte

Teaching Assistants

How were Teaching Assistants the hidden heroes of lockdown?

Teaser

Teaching News

Content Type

TP-Posts

Publish date

DD08YY

Summary

The School Workforce Census reported that in 2019 there were 256,167 full-time equivalent teaching assistants (TAs) in England – an increase of over 1,000 in a year. Over the years more candidates hav

Teaser

The School Workforce Census reported that in 2019 there were 256,167 full-time equivalent teaching assistants (TAs) in England – an increase of over 1,000 in a year.

Alex Schulte

Supply teaching from September: What can we expect?

Teaser

Supply Teaching

Content Type

TP-Posts

Publish date

DD08YY

Summary

Despite several months of uncertainty, the education system is poised to return to a new normal where supply teachers and teaching assistants are being welcomed back to the classroom. The government i

Teaser

Despite several months of uncertainty, the education system is poised to return to a new normal where supply teachers and teaching assistants are being welcomed back to the classroom.

Alex Schulte

Psychology Graduate

Job description

This vacancy has now expired. Please see similar roles below...

Register with usfor a choice of classroom roles

Register with us
for a choice of classroom roles