School Mental Health Assistant - Ideal for Psychology or Criminology Graduates
?? Location: Ampthill, Bedfordshire
Salary: £460 - £500 per Week
Sector: Education and Training
Contract: Full-time, Term Time
Start Date: Immediate or September start
Are you a Psychology or Criminology graduate looking to build real-world experience in mental health, behaviour, or youth support? This School Mental Health Assistant would be perfect for you.
This is an exceptional opportunity for aspiring professionals in clinical psychology, forensic psychology, youth justice, or mental health services to gain hands-on experience in a supportive educational setting. Based in the welcoming town of Ampthill, you'll become part of a passionate team focused on inclusion, early intervention, and student wellbeing.
Join a dedicated and forward-thinking school in Ampthill as a School Mental Health Assistant, where your knowledge can directly impact young lives and support those facing emotional and behavioural challenges with the education and training sector.
?? What You'll Be Doing:
1. Supporting children and adolescents with mental health and behavioural needs as a school mental health assistant.
2. Delivering 1:1 and small group interventions focusing on emotional literacy, trauma recovery, and resilience
3. Working closely with pastoral staff, SENCOs, and external agencies (e.g. CAMHS, s...