Bedford
Education
Contract | Full Time
04/09/2025
09/06/2025
30/06/2025
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.