Location: North Bristol Hours: 8:30 am – 3:30 pm | Pay: From £450/week Start Date: ASAP for the right candidate Looking for a role where psychology, education and behaviour support meet in the real world? If you're a psychology graduate (or similar), and you're curious about working with young people who’ve been temporarily removed from mainstream education, this is a brilliant opportunity to explore the intersection of psychology and inclusive education — all while getting paid, trained, and supported by a specialist team. About the Setting This is a transitional Alternative Provision, not a traditional SEND school. It supports students aged 11–16 who are currently out of mainstream education due to challenges such as anxiety, trauma, emotional regulation difficulties, or behaviour that’s become difficult to manage in larger settings. Placements are short- to medium-term, and the goal is always the same: rebuild trust, restore routine, and re-engage each young person with learning. It’s calm, nurturing, and intentional — every interaction matters. This setting is ideal for graduates who are considering careers in Educational Psychology, youth work, SEMH, clinical psychology, social care, or inclusive education. You’ll be guided by trauma-informed practice and surrounded by a team that really understands how to support dysregulated learners. What’s in it for You? Team Teach Training: Learn de-escalation and positive handling strategies from experienced trainers Real Behaviour Insight: Work closely with students navigating trauma, anxiety and emotional regulation Professional Development: Get a front-row seat to multi-disciplinary working across education, behaviour, and mental health Hands-On Support: Develop practical skills that will strengthen applications to postgraduate study or future roles Supportive Team: You’ll never be on your own — collaboration is central to how this setting works What You’ll Be Doing One-to-one and small group support: Helping students access tailored learning plans in a calm, focused space Building trust: Supporting young people who may arrive withdrawn, angry or anxious, and helping them settle into routine Behaviour support: Using your Team Teach training to respond calmly and safely when students become dysregulated Emotional coaching: Promoting self-awareness, confidence and resilience through everyday conversation and structured activities Supporting reintegration: Helping learners rebuild the confidence and skills needed to return to mainstream or specialist placements Creating stability: Helping provide predictable, caring adult interactions that some students may not have had elsewhere Who We’re Looking For A Psychology graduate (or similar) looking for practical, hands-on experience with young people Someone with at least 3 months of experience working with children or adults with additional needs, behaviour challenges, or mental health needs Calm, grounded, emotionally resilient — someone who can stay centred even when a student isn’t A natural communicator who can build relationships slowly and respectfully A team player who knows support work is never done alone You’ll ideally have a DBS on the Update Service (or be happy to apply for one) Why Work with Axcis Education? Personalised support: From your first phone call to your final reference, your consultant will have your back Expertise in SEND and AP: We specialise in placing staff in the exact kind of setting you’re looking for Ongoing development: Training, CPD, and options to explore different placements or progress into long-term roles Fair pay, weekly: We pay competitively and transparently — and always on time Career stepping stone: Many of our graduates go on to teacher training, educational psychology, or permanent roles in alternative or mainstream education Interested? Click ‘Apply’ and upload your most up-to-date CV. If you’d like to chat through whether this is the right fit, feel free to call Laura in the Axcis South West and Wales office. We’ll give you the honest lowdown. This isn’t just classroom experience. It’s real-life preparation for working with some of the most complex, insightful and resilient young people you’ll ever meet. INDBRI<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>