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Psychology Graduate Mental Health Assistant - Pathway to Clinical CareersLocation: BedfordContract: Full-Time Long-TermStart Date: September 2025 (or sooner)Salary: 460- 500 per weekSector: Mental Health, Clinical Development, Education and TrainingAre 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 AssistantYou'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:<ul><li>Deliver tailored 1:1 and small group interventions</li><li>Implement therapeutic strategies to support emotional regulation</li><li>Work in close collaboration with educational psychologists, counsellors, and therapists</li><li>Support the personal and academic development of students with complex needs</li><li>Build meaningful, trusting relationships that help students thrive</li></ul>Career Progression into the Clinical TeamThis role is designed as a clinical stepping stone - ideal for graduates seeking careers in:<ul><li>Clinical or Educational Psychology</li><li>Occupational Therapy or Speech and Language Therapy</li><li>Specialist Teaching / SEN Education</li><li>Mental Health Support and Youth Intervention</li></ul>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<ul><li>Final-year or recent graduates in Psychology, Criminology, or a related field</li><li>Passionate about mental health, neurodiversity, and making a difference in young lives</li><li>Committed to a long-term position (minimum 12 months) to ensure continuity of care</li><li>Experience working with children or young people (in any setting) is desirable, but not essential</li><li>Motivated, emotionally intelligent, and resilient in a rewarding and sometimes challenging role</li></ul>Why Join This Role?<ul><li>Gain real-world clinical experience before pursuing postgraduate study</li><li>Be mentored by experienced professionals in education and therapy</li><li>Work in a setting where your development is just as important as your students'</li><li>Make a measurable difference in the lives of children with SEMH needs</li><li>Join a supportive, forward-thinking team focused on trauma-informed care</li></ul>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.

Psychology Graduate Mental Health Assistant

Are you an aspiring School mental health assistant?!Have you recently graduated with a Psychology degree or a very experienced SEN Teaching Assistant and are wanting to take the next steps in your career? This SEN school is looking is looking for SEN Psychology and Criminology Graduates in Bedford or the surrounding areas to provide first class support to children with complex social, emotional and mental health needs, ADHD, and communication difficulties, Down syndrome and some speech, language and communication needs.Job Title: School Mental Health AssistantLocation: BedfordSalary Scale: 460- 500 per weekContract type: Long Term Contract, 5 days a week, 8:30 - 16:30This School Mental Health Assistant role is an ideal opportunity if you aspire to have a career focussed on Counselling, Men Health, Wellbeing, Criminal, Social or Youth Justice, or looking at elements of social care for example.This is an outstanding opportunity in Bedford for an individual with previous SEN experience OR a Graduate with a keen interest in this area of work.It is the perfect position for someone in search of hands-on experience to develop their career in education and training with social, emotional mental health needs. If you're looking for a career in youth work then this opportunity is not to be missed.What is required?<ul><li>An Undergraduate Degree (preferable) and/or previous SEN experience, ideal for Criminology and Psychology Graduates</li><li>An interest in mental health and Autism</li><li>Knowledge, keen interest or understanding of the range of different types of learning and behavioural needs (SEMH elements of the provision)</li><li>Local commute to Bedford</li></ul>To register your interest in this School Mental Health Assistant position in Bedford contact today.School Mental Health Assistant - Psychology Graduate -Education and Training - Psychology Graduate- Education and Training

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