Students & Graduates - Become An LSA

Protocol Education are looking for enthusiastic, compassionate students and graduates to support pupils across mainstream and SEN schools in Bristol.

If you’re studying Psychology, Social Sciences, Education, Sports, or you simply have a genuine passion for supporting children, you already have the foundations we’re looking for.

Whether you’re exploring teaching, educational psychology, pastoral care or youth work, this is hands-on experience that truly counts.

Your Role:

• Providing 1:1 emotional and wellbeing support

• Supporting children during moments of overwhelm or challenge

• Encouraging positive routines and healthy coping strategies

• Working closely with teachers and pastoral teams

• Helping pupils feel safe, confident and ready to learn

What we’re looking for:

• A recent graduate or someone taking their first step into education

• An interest in child development, behaviour or wellbeing

• A patient, resilient and empathetic approach

• Strong communication skills and natural rapport-building ability

• Confidence supporting children who need reassurance and guidance

• A calm, consistent presence in the classroom

Pay & Benefits

• £89-£94 per day, paid weekly via PAYE

• £250 referral bonus when you recommend an ECT

• Less admin, fewer meetings, more meaningful pupil time

• Free access to our CPD Academy, including behaviour and wellbeing training

• A Bristol consultant who genuinely supports you

• Regular bookings, with longer-term roles available if you’re looking for stability

What you can expect:

• Supportive, well-led Bristol primary schools

• Clear routines and pastoral structures

• Collaborative staff teams who value emotional wellbeing

• On-the-job learning that builds confidence and transferable skills

• Flexibility around days where possible

This role is perfect if you:

• Are considering teaching, educational psychology, youth work or pastoral careers

• Enjoy building positive relationships with young people

• Stay calm and reflective in challenging situations

• Want meaningful experience that strengthens your CV

What we need to clear you:

• Passport or proof of right to work in the UK

• Two proofs of address, such as a driving licence or utility bill

• CV covering the last 10 years, with any gaps explained

• Two years of references, including voluntary, childcare or youth work where relevant

• Overseas Police Check if you’ve lived abroad for three months or more in 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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