Students & Graduates - Become An LSA!

Whether you're at university, taking a placement year, studying part-time, or recently graduated, Protocol Education is working with schools across Bristol to offer flexible education support roles that fit around your schedule.

If you're looking for meaningful work that develops valuable skills, boosts your CV and genuinely makes a difference, this could be the perfect opportunity.

We're particularly interested in hearing from students and graduates studying:

• Psychology
• Education
• Sociology
• Criminology
• Sports Science
• Health & Social Care
• Childhood Studies
• Social Work
• English, History and Humanities
• Or any degree with an interest in working with young people

No previous school experience is required. If you're positive, reliable and enjoy supporting others, we'll help you get started.

Why These Roles Work So Well for Students

✅ Flexible work to fit around lectures and placements

✅ Choose the days you're available

✅ Gain hands-on experience alongside your studies

✅ Develop skills employers and universities value

✅ Build experience for Teaching, Educational Psychology, Social Work and Youth Work careers

✅ Earn while developing your future career

Whether you're looking for one day per week or several days around your timetable, we can help find opportunities that work for you.

What You'll Be Doing

You'll support pupils throughout the school day, helping them engage with learning and achieve their potential.

This could include:

• Providing 1:1 support for pupils who need additional help
• Supporting children with SEND, SEMH or communication needs
• Helping pupils stay focused and engaged during lessons
• Building positive relationships and boosting confidence
• Working alongside teachers and support staff
• Encouraging independence, resilience and wellbeing
• Supporting small group interventions

Every school day presents new challenges, new successes and new opportunities to make a positive impact.

Who We're Looking For

This opportunity is ideal for:

• University students looking for flexible work
• Graduates exploring careers in education
• Individuals interested in Educational Psychology, Teaching or Youth Work
• People with experience working with children through volunteering, coaching or mentoring
• Calm, patient and empathetic individuals
• Strong communicators who build relationships easily
• People looking to gain practical, meaningful experience

Pay & Benefits

• £92-£95 per day
• Weekly PAYE pay
• Flexible work to suit your availability
• Opportunities across Bristol and surrounding areas
• Free CPD and SEND training
• Dedicated consultant support
• Long-term opportunities available if desired
• Valuable experience for future career applications
• £250 Refer-a-Friend Bonus

Thinking About a Career in Education?

Many of our candidates use these positions as a stepping stone into:

• Teacher Training
• Educational Psychology
• SEN Support
• Pastoral Care
• Social Work
• Youth Work
• Mental Health Support Roles

The experience you gain now could help shape your future career.

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What We Need to Clear You

• Passport or proof of right to work in the UK
• Two proofs of address
• CV covering the last 10 years of work or education, with any explained gaps
• References covering the last 2 years (including childcare references where applicable)
• Overseas police check if you have lived abroad for 3 months or more in the past 5 years

Make This November Count

If you're looking for flexible work that fits around your studies while helping you build valuable experience and make a genuine difference, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply today for flexible November opportunities across Bristol and start building skills, confidence and experience that will stay with you long after graduation.