Huntingdon
Education
Contract | Full Time
04/09/2025
04/07/2025
25/07/2025
Psychology Graduate Mental Health Assistant - Your Pathway to a Thriving Clinical Career
Location: Huntingdon
Start Date: September 2025
Full-Time | Long-Term
Salary: £460-£500 per week
Sector: Mental Health, Clinical Development, Education and Training
This exciting Psychology Graduate Mental Health Assistant role in Huntingdon offers you a unique chance to gain invaluable hands-on experience supporting students with complex needs - while following a clearly defined career pathway toward roles such as Assistant Psychologist, Clinical Practitioner, or Therapist within a specialist clinical team.
Why this Psychology Graduate Mental Health Assistant position?
* Gain valuable real-world clinical experience ahead of postgraduate study
* Be mentored and supported by a forward-thinking team prioritising trauma-informed care
* Work in an environment where your growth is as important as your students' success
* Make a genuine difference to children and young people with SEMH needs
* Enjoy a competitive salary with access to extensive training and career development
What You'll Do as a Psychology Graduate Mental Health Assistant
Work in a highly regarded SEN school, supporting children with SEMH needs, Autism, and behavioural challenges
* Deliver tailored 1:1 and small group therapeutic interventions
* Implement strategies that promote emotional regulation and resilience
* Collaborate closely with educational psychologists, counsellors, and therapists
* Foster meaningful, trusting relationships that help students thrive both personally and academically
Career Progression & Professional Development in Huntingdon.
This Huntingdon role isn't just a job - it's a launchpad for your clinical career. Whether your goal is Clinical Psychology, Occupational Therapy, Speech & Language Therapy, Specialist SEN Teaching, or Mental Health Support, we provide:
* Access to over 200 CPD courses and ongoing professional development tailored to your career goals
* Structured internal training and mentorship from experienced clinical staff
* Clear pathways for progression, including opportunities to move into Assistant Psychologist roles or funded postgraduate training
* Many previous graduates have transitioned into permanent, multi-disciplinary clinical roles within the school
Who We're Looking For
* Recent or final-year graduates in Psychology, Criminology, or related fields
* Passionate about mental health, neurodiversity, and supporting young people facing challenges
* Committed to a minimum 12-month role to ensure continuity and impact
* Experience with children or young people is a bonus but not essential
* Motivated, emotionally intelligent, and resilient individuals ready to grow professionally
If you're ready to take the next step and build a meaningful career in mental health, clinical practice, education and training apply now to become a Psychology Graduate Mental Health Assistant in Huntingdon.
Start your journey in the education and training environment today - where every day brings new learning and lasting impact.