Psychology Graduate Mental Health Assistant
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Psychology Graduate Mental Health Assistant - Pathway to Clinical Careers
Location: Bedford
Contract: Full-Time Long-Term
Start Date: September 2025 (or sooner)
Salary: £460-£500 per week
Sector: Mental Health, Clinical Development, Education and Training
Are you a Psychology or Criminology graduate looking to begin your career in mental health, clinical practice and the education and training sector?
This is a Psychology Graduate Mental Health Assistant opportunity to gain vital, hands-on experience supporting students with complex needs in Bedford - and to step onto a clear pathway toward roles like Assistant Psychologist, Clinical Practitioner, or Therapist within a specialist clinical team.
Your Role: Psychology Graduate Mental Health Assistant
You'll Be Based In a Highly Regarded SEN School In Bedford, Supporting Children With Social, Emotional, And Mental Health Needs, Autism, And Behavioural Challenges. Working Alongside a Dedicated Clinical And Therapeutic Team In Bedford, You Will
* Deliver tailored 1:1 and small group interventions
* Implement therapeutic strategies to support emotional regulation
* Work in close collaboration with educational psychologists, counsellors, and therapists
* Support the personal and academic development of students with complex needs
* Build meaningful, trusting relationships that help students thrive
Career Progression into the Clinical Team
This role is designed as a clinical stepping stone - ideal for graduates seeking careers in:
* Clinical or Educational Psychology
* Occupational Therapy or Speech and Language Therapy
* Specialist Teaching / SEN Education
* Mental Health Support and Youth Intervention
Successful Psychology Graduate Mental Health Assistant candidates will have opportunities for structured professional development, internal training, and in some cases, progression into Assistant Psychologist roles or funded postgraduate pathways. Many of our graduates have continued into permanent roles within the Bedford school's multi-disciplinary clinical team.
Who We're Looking For
* Final-year or recent graduates in Psychology, Criminology, or a related field
* Passionate about mental health, neurodiversity, and making a difference in young lives
* Committed to a long-term position (minimum 12 months) to ensure continuity of care
* Experience working with children or young people (in any setting) is desirable, but not essential
* Motivated, emotionally intelligent, and resilient in a rewarding and sometimes challenging role
Why Join This Role?
* Gain real-world clinical experience before pursuing postgraduate study
* Be mentored by experienced professionals in education and therapy
* Work in a setting where your development is just as important as your students'
* Make a measurable difference in the lives of children with SEMH needs
* Join a supportive, forward-thinking team focused on trauma-informed care
Ideal for Psychology or Criminology Graduates preparing to launch their careers as a Psychology Graduate Mental Health Assistant in Mental Health or education and training sector.
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