Protocol Education are looking for enthusiastic students and graduates to gain hands-on experience in primary schools across Bristol, including mainstream and SEN settings. This is perfect if you’re studying or have a keen interest in Education, Psychology, Social Sciences or Sports and want to explore a future career in teaching or pastoral support.
Roles available: Teaching Assistant, Cover Supervisor, Behaviour Support, Tutors, Admin and more.
Your role will involve:
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Supporting pupils 1:1 or in small groups, including wellbeing and emotional support
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Encouraging positive routines and engagement
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Working closely with teachers and pastoral teams
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Helping children feel safe, confident, and ready to learn
We’re looking for:
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Recent graduates or those taking their first step into education
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A patient, resilient, and empathetic approach
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Strong communication skills and a natural ability to build rapport
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Confidence supporting children needing encouragement or guidance
Pay & benefits:
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£13.75–£14.75 per hour, paid weekly via PAYE
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£250 referral bonus for recommending a colleague
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Free access to our CPD Academy, including wellbeing and behaviour-focused training
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Local consultant support and consistent bookings
Why this role?
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Gain classroom and pastoral experience to support a future career in teaching or education
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Work in supportive schools with clear routines and collaborative teams
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Flexible placements where possible, focusing on meaningful, hands-on experience
To apply, you’ll need:
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Passport or proof of right to work in the UK
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Two proofs of address
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CV covering the last 10 years, with any gaps explained
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Two years of references (voluntary, childcare, or youth work included)
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Overseas Police Check if applicable
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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