Psychology Graduate Teaching Assistant Location: Horfield, Bristol Pay: £14.25 per hour Hours: Monday to Friday, 8:30am–3:30pm Start: Immediate Contract: Initially 16 weeks, with the opportunity to become permanent Are you a Psychology graduate looking for a rewarding career where you can make a genuine difference? Do you have a passion for understanding behaviour, supporting children's emotional development and helping young people reach their potential? Axcis Education is recruiting a Teaching Assistant to support pupils aged 5–11 in a welcoming mainstream primary school in Horfield, Bristol. You will be supporting children with Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs, autism and learning disabilities. Why is this ideal for Psychology graduates? Your understanding of child development, human behaviour, emotional regulation and cognitive processes provides an excellent foundation for working with children who need additional support. You will have the opportunity to put your academic knowledge into practice, helping pupils overcome barriers to learning, build confidence and develop positive relationships. Discover a unique learning environment This inclusive primary school places compassion, respect, perseverance and courage at the heart of its community. Its approach to SEND includes personalised learning, speech and language interventions, autism support, SEMH provision and dedicated pastoral support. Children are encouraged to participate fully in school life, with individual adjustments to help everyone feel included. The latest published Ofsted inspection, in April 2024, identified areas requiring improvement across the school. The school has since joined a new academy partnership in August 2025 and confirms that it has not yet undergone a further inspection. This offers an opportunity to contribute positively to a developing school community. What makes a great Teaching Assistant? Previous school experience is not essential. We are looking for someone who is: • Patient, empathetic and emotionally resilient. • Naturally compassionate and approachable. • Positive, adaptable and willing to learn. • Passionate about supporting children with additional needs. • Motivated by making a genuine difference. Your personality, values and attitude matter more than your experience. Apply today to be considered for this role. INDBRI <br/><br />If you are interested, then please click on the apply button and contact James Mochan on 0117 472 2400.<br /><br />If you are not interested in this role but know someone else who might be, <strong>don&#39;t forget that we offer &pound;50 in shopping vouchers if you refer a friend to us and we place them in the job.</strong> For more details, contact your local Axcis office.<br /><br /><em>This is a temporary position, unless stated otherwise.</em><br /><br /><em>Axcis is an equal opportunities employer and as such we do not discriminate based on age, gender, disability, race or any other equal opportunities criteria.<br /><br />The company is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. As such, you will be required to provide an up to date DBS, or be prepared to allow Axcis to process one on your behalf, in addition to other mandatory compliance checks in line with the DfE guidelines (for details please see our website).<br /><br />If the position you are applying for involves working with children or vulnerable adults, this post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (ROA) 1974.</em><br /><br /><em>Axcis Education is an employment agency offering temporary supply work for daily, short-term and long-term assignments in addition to permanent positions.<br /><br />You must be suitably qualified for the position advertised and be prepared to attend a face to face interview with Axcis to demonstrate your suitability for this role.<br /><br />Salary / Pay Rate will be dependent on your skills and experience.</em><br /><br /><strong><span style="color:#e0004d;"><a href="/job-page-disclaimer">View the disclaimer</a></span></strong><br /><br /><strong><span style="color:#e0004d;"><strong>Contact: </strong></span><strong> James Mochan&nbsp;</strong><br /><br /><strong><span style="color:#e0004d;">Telephone: </span> 0117 472 2400</strong></strong>