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Looking to build a career in mental health, clinical psychology, social care, or education?

Psychology or Criminology Graduate - School Mental Health Teaching Assistant

Location: Bedford

Salary: £460-£500 per week

Contract: Full-Time | Long-Term | Monday-Friday, 08:30-15:30

Sector: Education and Training

If you're a recent Psychology or Criminology graduate with ambitions to work in mental health, youth support, or educational settings, this role could be your ideal next step. A specialist SEN school in Bedford is offering a fantastic opportunity to become a School Mental Health Teaching Assistant, where your work will directly influence the wellbeing and progress of vulnerable students in the education and training sector.

Why This Role Is a Game-Changer for Your Career

Hands-on clinical exposure: Work directly with students affected by trauma, SEMH, ADHD, and communication needs alongside therapists and SEN specialists.
Professional mentoring: Learn from experienced clinicians, SENCOs, and teaching staff who can support your development and guide you toward your next steps.
Relevant experience for postgraduate courses: This role is highly regarded by training providers in educational psychology, clinical psychology, counselling, and social work.
Long-term development: Use this role as a springboard into a permanent post in education, CAMHS, youth justice, or therapeutic services.

As a School Mental Health Teaching Assistant:

Provide 1:1 and small-group support to students with emotional and behavioural needs
Help students develop coping strategies, emotional regulation, and resilience
Work with internal teams and external agencies to deliver effective support plans
Contribute to a trauma-informed, safe, and inclusive learning environment
Support the Bedford school's commitment to mental health, equity, and positive behaviour

Who We're Looking For

A graduate in Psychology, Criminology, or a related field
Passionate about making a long-term impact in young people's lives
A passion to develop a career as School Mental Health Teaching Assistant

Someone considering future careers in:

Clinical or Educational Psychology
Mental Health Support
Youth or Family Social Work
Counselling or Therapy
Local to or able to commute to Bedford full-time

What You'll Gain

Real-world experience aligned with therapeutic, clinical, and education sectors
Regular training in areas like behaviour management, safeguarding, and SEN strategies
Mentorship from experienced clinical and educational professionals
The chance to build a strong portfolio for future job or course applications
Long-term career routes into education and training, social care, or healthcare

How to Apply

If you're ready to take the first serious step in your mental health or education career-right here in Bedford-we want to hear from you.

Apply today to become a School Mental Health Teaching Assistant, and let this be the foundation for a career that truly changes lives-starting with your own