Placement Year: Specialist SEMH Learning Support Location: North Bristol (BS35) Contract Type: Full-time, long-term (term-time only) Pay: From £14.25 per hour (approx. 35 hours per week, Monday–Friday) Make a Real Difference in Young Lives Are you looking for a meaningful placement year where you can apply your studies in psychology, education, or a related field? Do you want hands-on experience supporting children with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND), particularly Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs? At Axcis Education, we connect passionate individuals like you with rewarding roles where every day brings the opportunity to support, guide, and inspire young people who need it most. About the Role As a Specialist SEMH Learning Support Assistant, you’ll play a vital role in helping pupils overcome barriers to learning and achieve their full potential. Working closely with teaching staff and therapists, your day-to-day may include: Providing 1:1 and small group support for pupils with SEMH and additional needs such as ASD Supporting emotional regulation, behaviour management, and social development Helping to deliver tailored learning activities both in and outside the classroom Building positive, trusting relationships with pupils to promote engagement and progress Encouraging independence, confidence, and resilience This is a highly rewarding SEN Teaching Assistant role where your patience, empathy, and consistency will have a lasting impact. About the School/Setting You’ll be working in a specialist, nurturing school environment in North Bristol, part of a well-established and respected multi-school group dedicated to supporting children with complex needs. The setting provides a structured yet caring approach, with a strong emphasis on emotional wellbeing, personalised learning, and therapeutic support. Staff are supported by a collaborative leadership team and benefit from a welcoming, inclusive culture. With a new site opening nearby, there are exciting opportunities for progression and long-term career development within the wider group. What We’re Looking For We’d love to hear from you if you are: A university student (e.g., UWE or University of Bristol) on a placement year, ideally studying psychology, education, or a related field Passionate about working with children with Special Educational Needs, particularly SEMH Patient, empathetic, and resilient, with a genuine desire to support young people A strong communicator and team player who can build positive relationships Essential: Experience supporting children or young people with SEND/SEMH (paid, voluntary, or personal) Willingness to obtain (or already hold) an enhanced DBS Desirable: Experience working with Autism (ASC) or challenging behaviour Team Teach training (or willingness to undertake training) Relevant qualifications or modules linked to SEND Why Join Axcis Education? When you work with Axcis, you’re not just taking a job — you’re starting a rewarding career journey in SEND education. We offer: Competitive pay rates, paid weekly Access to free, high-quality CPD through our partnership with The National College Ongoing support from a dedicated SEND consultant who understands your goals Opportunities for long-term roles, permanent positions, and graduate programmes A chance to gain invaluable experience within specialist education settings How to Apply If you’re ready to make a difference and gain hands-on experience in a supportive SEND environment, we’d love to hear from you. Apply today by submitting your CV, or get in touch with Laura Dowson at Axcis Education to find out more about this exciting placement opportunity.<br/><br />If you are interested, then please click on the apply button and contact Laura Dowson on 0117 472 2400 l Ext: 2014.<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> Laura Dowson&nbsp;</strong><br /><br /><strong><span style="color:#e0004d;">Telephone: </span> 0117 472 2400 l Ext: 2014</strong></strong>