Learning Support Assistant - Graduate

Location: Bristol (multiple locations available)
Pay: £92–£105 per day Start Date: September 2026 Contract: Full-time (Monday–Friday) | Term Time Only

If you are about to graduate, and are looking to start a rewarding career working with children and young people please read on. This is an excellent opportunity to gain hands‑on experience in education starting at the beginning of the academic year in September.

We are looking for enthusiastic graduates who are finishing their studies this year or already graduated, with full‑time availability (5 days per week, Monday to Friday). We currently have multiple roles across Bristol.

As a Learning Support Assistant, you will:

• Provide 1:1 and small group support to pupils
• Support children with behaviour, engagement, and emotional regulation
• Assist teachers with lesson delivery and classroom activities
• Build positive relationships and act as a role model
• Gain experience across mainstream, SEN, and SEMH settings

We welcome graduates from a wide range of disciplines, including:

• Education
• Psychology
• Criminology
• Social Work
• Sociology
• Childhood Studies
• Occupational Therapy
• Speech & Language Therapy
• Sports Coaching / Sports Science

If your degree involves working with people, behaviour, or development, your skills are highly transferable.

• Final‑year students or graduates ready to start in September 2026
• Availability to work 5 days per week (term time only)
• Passion for working with children or young people
• Strong communication and resilience
• Holds an Enhanced DBS on the Update Service (or willing to obtain)
• Interest in careers such as teaching, educational psychology, social work, or youth work

• Valuable real‑world classroom experience
• A strong foundation for careers in education or child‑focused professions
• Exposure to diverse learning needs and school environments
• Ongoing support and guidance from a dedicated consultant
• Access to training and CPD opportunities

This is a fantastic first step into education and an opportunity to make a real difference while developing highly sought‑after skills.

Apply today to secure your role for the new academic year.

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.

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