Student Teaching Assistant Placement Placement Year Opportunity with Axcis Education – Bristol Are you a university student looking for a meaningful and rewarding placement year? Axcis Education invites you to spend your placement year making a real difference in the lives of young people, while gaining valuable hands-on experience in a specialist education setting. We are offering paid placement opportunities for students to work as Teaching Assistants in SEN (Special Educational Needs) schools across Bristol and the surrounding areas. Whether you’re studying Psychology, Education, Social Work, Criminology, Drama, Art, Sports Science—or still exploring your options—this placement is an excellent way to build skills, boost your confidence, and gain career clarity. Why Choose a Placement with Axcis? At Axcis, we do more than just find you a placement—we support you every step of the way. You’ll be working directly with students who have autism, ADHD, and social, emotional, and mental health needs. Every day will be different, and you’ll be part of a supportive team making a real impact. This isn’t just a CV booster—it’s an opportunity to grow your empathy, communication, and adaptability. Not sure what path to take after university? This experience offers genuine insight into careers in teaching, psychology, social care, and more. Placement Perks and Benefits: • Invaluable experience supporting children with diverse needs • Sociable hours: Monday to Friday, 8:30 AM – 3:30 PM • Paid placement – earn while you learn • Weekly pay – £89 per day, paid every Friday • Ongoing guidance from your own dedicated consultant • Potential for permanent roles after graduation Who We’re Looking For: You don’t need loads of experience—we’re looking for caring, proactive, and enthusiastic students who are ready to get involved and make a difference. Ideal for: • Psychology, Education, Criminology, Sport, Art, and Health/Social Care students • Students interested in SEN, mental health, or youth work • Those exploring careers in teaching, therapy, or support work • Anyone with experience working or volunteering with children, young people, or vulnerable adults Apply today and start a meaningful placement year with Axcis Education in Bristol! <br/><br />If you are interested, then please click on the apply button and contact Lauren Featherstone on 0117 472 2400 l Ext: 2017.<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.<br /><br />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 />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> Lauren Featherstone&nbsp;</strong><br /><br /><strong><span style="color:#e0004d;">Telephone: </span> 0117 472 2400 l Ext: 2017</strong></strong>