Clinical teaching assistant

Ready to Make a Real Impact?

Begin or Build Your Clinical Career in the Education and Training Environment - Clinical Teaching Assistant Opportunity in Stevenage

Position: Clinical Teaching Assistant

Location: Stevenage

Start Date: September

Contract: Full-Time | Permanent

Salary: £460 - £500 per week

Sector: Education and Training | Mental Health | Clinical Development

Step Into a Meaningful Clinical Pathway

Are you a Psychology or Criminology graduate looking for a clinical foundation in education?

Or an experienced SEN Teaching Assistant ready to take on a more therapeutic, impactful role?

This Clinical Teaching Assistant position in Stevenage offers a unique chance to work in a trauma-informed, therapeutic school setting - providing real-world clinical experience and a clear route into long-term careers in mental health, education, and therapy.

Who We're Looking For

We're interested in individuals who are:

Graduates in Psychology, Criminology, or related disciplines
Experienced SEN TAs seeking clinical development
Passionate about mental health, child development, and therapeutic education
Emotionally intelligent, empathetic, and resilient
Reliable and able to commute to Stevenage
This role is more than a job - it's a launchpad for a fulfilling clinical career.

Why Join?

This role offers more than classroom experience. You'll gain:

Direct exposure to clinical and therapeutic practice in an educational setting
Weekly CPD, training, and support from a multi-disciplinary team
A clear clinical progression pathway (e.g. Assistant Psychologist, SENCo, or Therapist roles)
Experience with trauma-informed and neurodiversity-aware approaches
A strong foundation for postgraduate or doctoral applications in psychology or education

Many of our team members have gone on to secure:

Assistant Psychologist roles
Funded postgraduate study
Leadership positions in education and therapy services

Your Responsibilities

As a Clinical Teaching Assistant, you'll work with pupils aged 5-18, supporting those with:

SEMH needs, autism, ADHD, and other neurodiverse profiles
1:1 and small group interventions focused on emotional regulation and resilience
Bespoke education and therapeutic strategies, designed around each child
Collaborative planning with teachers, therapists, families, and clinicians
Every day is different - but every day is purposeful.

Join a SEN School, be part of a supportive, values-driven environment in the education and training sector where your growth matters just as much as the pupils'.

Apply now to begin your journey as a Clinical Teaching Assistant in Stevenage - and start building a career with real meaning