Are you a Psychology or Criminology graduate with a strong interest in mental health, behaviour, and child development? Are you keen to develop a career in Stevenage as a Clinical Teaching Assistant?
🧠 Clinical Teaching Assistant – Perfect for Psychology or Criminology Graduates 🧠
📍 Location: Stevenage
📅 Start Date: Immediate or September
💼 Full-Time | Term-Time Only
💰 Salary: £460 - £500 per week
Sector: Education | Mental Health | Behavioural Support
Are you hoping to build a career in Clinical Psychology, Forensic Psychology, or Therapeutic Education, and want meaningful experience within the education and training sector?
This Clinical Teaching Assistant role in a welcoming, progressive SEN school in Stevenage offers hands-on experience supporting children with a range of social, emotional, and behavioural needs — the ideal preparation for further psychological training or postgraduate study.
🔍 About the Role:
As a Clinical Teaching Assistant, you’ll work alongside:
* Educational Psychologists
* Behaviour Specialists
* Therapists and SENCOs
You will:
* Support pupils with conditions such as autism, ADHD, trauma-related difficulties, and SEMH needs
* Assist in implementing behaviour intervention plans and therapeutic strategies
* Monitor and document pupil progress in relation to emotional and cognitive development
* Help create a safe, structured environment that promotes learning, regulation, and emotional growth
🎓 This Role is Ideal For:
* Graduates in Psychology, Criminology, or related disciplines
* Aspiring Clinical or Forensic Psychologists seeking real-world experience
* Individuals passionate about child and adolescent mental health
* Someone able to commute to Stevenage
* Empathetic, reflective, and resilient people who enjoy working collaboratively
* Anyone interested in progressing to an MSc, Doctorate, PGCE, or further training in the education and training Sector.
💡 What You’ll Gain:
* First-hand experience supporting children with complex mental health and behavioural needs
* Supervision and guidance from experienced mental health and education professionals
* A deep understanding of therapeutic approaches, trauma-informed practice, and behavioural psychology in action
* A stepping stone into a career in psychology, education, or mental health services
* Ready to make a real impact while gaining invaluable experience?
Apply now to become a Clinical Teaching Assistant position in Stevenage and take your first step toward a fulfilling, psychology-aligned career path in the education and training sector.