Psychology Students - into Education

Protocol Education is seeking enthusiastic, motivated students and graduates to support local schools across the BS4 area in both mainstream and SEN settings.

Whether you're studying Psychology, Education, Social Sciences, Sports, or a related subject—or simply have a genuine passion for working with children—your skills can make a real difference. Schools are always looking for positive role models who can build strong relationships, support learning, and help pupils thrive.

We offer a variety of roles to suit different interests and career aspirations, including:

• Teaching Assistant
• Cover Supervisor
• Unqualified Teacher
• Behaviour Support Assistant
• Tutor
• School Administrator
• SEN Support Roles

You'll be supported by a dedicated local consultant with strong relationships across Bristol schools. Whether you're looking to gain experience before teacher training, explore special educational needs, or build confidence in a school environment, we'll help find the right opportunity for you.

As part of a school support team, you may:

• Provide 1:1 emotional and wellbeing support for pupils
• Support children during moments of emotional dysregulation or challenge
• Encourage positive behaviour, engagement, and healthy coping strategies
• Work closely with teachers, SENCOs, and pastoral teams
• Help create a safe, positive, and inclusive learning environment
• Support pupils to develop confidence and achieve their potential

This is a rewarding, people-focused role where you'll gain valuable classroom and pastoral experience while making a genuine impact on children's daily school lives.

• Graduates, students, or individuals looking to start a career in education
• An interest in child development, behaviour, wellbeing, SEN, or pastoral support
• A patient, resilient, and empathetic approach
• Strong communication and relationship‑building skills
• Confidence supporting children who may need additional encouragement or guidance
• A calm, consistent, and positive presence within the school environment

• Competitive daily pay
• Weekly PAYE pay
• £250 referral bonus for recommending an ECT
• Free access to our CPD Academy, including behaviour and wellbeing training
• Dedicated support from a local Bristol consultant
• Regular work opportunities, with long‑term placements available
• Less admin and more time focused on supporting pupils

• Supportive and well‑led schools across Bristol
• Welcoming staff teams that value wellbeing and inclusion
• Clear routines and strong pastoral structures
• Hands‑on experience that develops transferable skills
• Flexible opportunities to fit around your availability
• Valuable experience for careers in teaching, psychology, social work, youth work, and pastoral support

• Are considering a future career in teaching or education
• Have an interest in psychology, child development, or SEN
• Enjoy working with children and young people
• Stay calm, reflective, and solution‑focused in challenging situations
• Want meaningful experience that will strengthen future career applications

To work with Protocol Education, you'll need:

• A valid passport or proof of right to work in the UK
• Two proofs of address (e.g. driving licence or utility bill)
• An up‑to‑date CV covering the last 10 years, with any gaps explained
• Two years of references, including voluntary, childcare, or youth work where relevant
• An Overseas Police Check if you have lived abroad for three months or more within the last five years

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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