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Psychology Graduate - Mental Health Support

Are you a recent Psychology graduate eager to gain hands-on experience working with children who have social, emotional, and mental health (SEMH) needs? Are you considering a future in educational psychology, clinical psychology, child development, or a related field?

This is an excellent opportunity to build your experience in a highly regarded specialist school in Abingdon that supports children aged 4-16, with a primary diagnosis of Autism and associated SEMH challenges.

As a Mental Health Supoprt Assistant, you will:

• Work closely with students on a one-to-one and small group basis, helping them access the curriculum and manage their emotions and behaviours.
• Support their personal development by promoting social skills, resilience, and emotional regulation.
• Assist the class teacher with lesson preparation, behaviour management, and daily classroom routines.
• Adapt your approach to meet the individual needs of students, helping them reach age-appropriate milestones both academically and emotionally.
• Be part of a collaborative, supportive team focused on therapeutic and educational progress.

This role offers fantastic training and guidance, making it ideal for graduates looking to gain first-hand insight into child and adolescent mental health and neurodiversity within an educational setting.

What you need to be a good Mental Health Support Assistant:

• A genuine passion for supporting vulnerable children and young people.
• Calm, compassionate, adaptable, and confident in building positive relationships.
• Previous experience with children or young people (e.g., in a school, youth work, care, volunteering) is a bonus - but not essential.

What you can gain from working as a Mental Health Support Assistant:

• Gain practical experience highly relevant to careers in psychology, therapy, teaching, or social work.
• Work in a school with small class sizes and an experienced, nurturing staff team.
• Access to training and potential long-term development opportunities.

Key Details:

• Location: Abingdon
• Start date: ASAP
• Salary: 85-100 per day
• Schedule: Term-time only
• Full-time
• Supportive, inclusive environment with good travel links

If you want to know more, apply directly to this role! You will be contacted to arrange an interview if you have been short-listed!

Psychology Graduate Mental Health Assistant - Pathway to Clinical Careers

Location: Stevenage

Contract: Full-Time | Long-Term

Start Date: September 2025

Salary: 460-500 per week

Sector: Mental Health, Clinical Development, Education and Training

Are you a Psychology or Criminology graduate in and around Stevenage eager to build a meaningful career in mental health, clinical practice, or the education and training sector? This Psychology Graduate Mental Health Assistant role offers you the perfect launchpad to gain invaluable hands-on experience supporting students with complex needs - all while setting you on a clear career pathway toward clinical roles such as Assistant Psychologist, Clinical Practitioner, or Therapist.

Your Role: Psychology Graduate Mental Health Assistant

Based in a respected Special Educational Needs school in Stevenage, you will work closely with children facing Social, Emotional, and Mental Health challenges, Autism, and behavioural difficulties. Supported by a dedicated clinical and therapeutic team, your responsibilities will include:

• Delivering personalised 1:1 and small group interventions
• Applying therapeutic techniques to support emotional regulation
• Collaborating with educational psychologists, counsellors, and therapists
• Supporting students' academic and personal growth
• Building trusting relationships that empower students to thrive

Clear Career Progression as a Psychology Graduate Mental Health Assistant

This position is more than just a job - it's a structured stepping stone designed to advance your career in fields such as:

• Clinical or Educational Psychology
• Occupational Therapy or Speech and Language Therapy
• Specialist Teaching and SEN Education
• Mental Health Support and Youth Intervention

You'll benefit from ongoing professional development, targeted internal education and training, and opportunities to progress into roles like Assistant Psychologist or funded postgraduate study. Many of our graduates have successfully transitioned into permanent clinical roles within our multi-disciplinary Stevenage team.

Who We're Looking For

• Final-year or recent graduates in Psychology, Criminology, or related disciplines
• Passionate about mental health, neurodiversity, and supporting young people
• Committed to a minimum 12-month position to ensure consistent care
• Experience working with children or young people is a plus, but not essential
• Motivated, emotionally intelligent, and resilient

Why Join Us?

• Gain essential clinical experience before pursuing postgraduate qualifications
• Receive mentorship from experienced professionals in education and therapy
• Thrive in a setting that values your personal development as much as your students'
• Make a real, positive impact on children with SEMH needs
• Join a supportive, trauma-informed care team focused on innovation and growth

If you're a Psychology or Criminology graduate ready to launch your career as a Psychology Graduate Mental Health Assistant, this role in Stevenage offers a unique opportunity to develop your skills and build a rewarding clinical career.

Psychology Graduate - Mental Health Assistant - Aylesbury

Aylesbury | Start Date: October 2025

Are you a recent or soon-to-be Psychology or Criminology graduate with ambitions to become an Educational Psychologist, Clinical Psychologist, Occupational Therapist, or Mental Health Support Worker?

Do you want to gain hands-on experience supporting children with special educational needs and mental health challenges?

We are currently working with a forward-thinking primary school in Aylesbury that is seeking passionate and motivated graduates to join their team as Mental Health Assistants from October 2025.

About the Role:

This is an exciting opportunity to work in a school environment that supports children with a range of needs, including:

• Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) difficulties
• Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD)
• Behavioural challenges

As a Mental Health Assistant, you will work closely with teachers, therapists, and support staff to help students achieve both academically and emotionally.

What We're Looking For:

• A degree (or expected degree) in Psychology or Criminology
• A genuine interest in supporting children with additional needs
• A commitment to working full-time for at least 12 months - consistency is key for these students
• Any prior experience working with children (formally or informally) is beneficial, but not essential
• Strong interpersonal skills, resilience, and a proactive mindset

Why Apply?

• Ideal stepping-stone for aspiring Psychologists and Therapists
• Gain invaluable experience working in an SEN/SEMH setting
• Work in a supportive, collaborative school environment
• Full-time role starting October 2025
• Interviews ongoing - early applications encouraged!

Interested?
Apply now or contact Anthony at Academics for more information.

This is a fantastic opportunity for Psychology and Criminology graduates looking to make a real impact while building a solid foundation for a future career in mental health or education.

Psychology Graduate - Mental Health Assistant - Aylesbury

Psychology Graduate - Mental Health Support

Are you a recent Psychology graduate eager to gain hands-on experience working with children who have social, emotional, and mental health (SEMH) needs? Are you considering a future in educational psychology, clinical psychology, child development, or a related field?

This is an excellent opportunity to build your experience in a highly regarded specialist school in Abingdon that supports children aged 4-16, with a primary diagnosis of Autism and associated SEMH challenges.

As a Mental Health Supoprt Assistant, you will:

• Work closely with students on a one-to-one and small group basis, helping them access the curriculum and manage their emotions and behaviours.
• Support their personal development by promoting social skills, resilience, and emotional regulation.
• Assist the class teacher with lesson preparation, behaviour management, and daily classroom routines.
• Adapt your approach to meet the individual needs of students, helping them reach age-appropriate milestones both academically and emotionally.
• Be part of a collaborative, supportive team focused on therapeutic and educational progress.

This role offers fantastic training and guidance, making it ideal for graduates looking to gain first-hand insight into child and adolescent mental health and neurodiversity within an educational setting.

What you need to be a good Mental Health Support Assistant:

• A genuine passion for supporting vulnerable children and young people.
• Calm, compassionate, adaptable, and confident in building positive relationships.
• Previous experience with children or young people (e.g., in a school, youth work, care, volunteering) is a bonus - but not essential.

What you can gain from working as a Mental Health Support Assistant:

• Gain practical experience highly relevant to careers in psychology, therapy, teaching, or social work.
• Work in a school with small class sizes and an experienced, nurturing staff team.
• Access to training and potential long-term development opportunities.

Key Details:

• Location: Abingdon
• Start date: ASAP
• Salary: 85-100 per day
• Schedule: Term-time only
• Full-time
• Supportive, inclusive environment with good travel links

If you want to know more, apply directly to this role! You will be contacted to arrange an interview if you have been short-listed!

Psychology Graduate Mental Health Assistant - Pathway to Clinical Careers

Location: Stevenage

Contract: Full-Time | Long-Term

Start Date: September 2025

Salary: 460-500 per week

Sector: Mental Health, Clinical Development, Education and Training

Are you a Psychology or Criminology graduate in and around Stevenage eager to build a meaningful career in mental health, clinical practice, or the education and training sector? This Psychology Graduate Mental Health Assistant role offers you the perfect launchpad to gain invaluable hands-on experience supporting students with complex needs - all while setting you on a clear career pathway toward clinical roles such as Assistant Psychologist, Clinical Practitioner, or Therapist.

Your Role: Psychology Graduate Mental Health Assistant

Based in a respected Special Educational Needs school in Stevenage, you will work closely with children facing Social, Emotional, and Mental Health challenges, Autism, and behavioural difficulties. Supported by a dedicated clinical and therapeutic team, your responsibilities will include:

• Delivering personalised 1:1 and small group interventions
• Applying therapeutic techniques to support emotional regulation
• Collaborating with educational psychologists, counsellors, and therapists
• Supporting students' academic and personal growth
• Building trusting relationships that empower students to thrive

Clear Career Progression as a Psychology Graduate Mental Health Assistant

This position is more than just a job - it's a structured stepping stone designed to advance your career in fields such as:

• Clinical or Educational Psychology
• Occupational Therapy or Speech and Language Therapy
• Specialist Teaching and SEN Education
• Mental Health Support and Youth Intervention

You'll benefit from ongoing professional development, targeted internal education and training, and opportunities to progress into roles like Assistant Psychologist or funded postgraduate study. Many of our graduates have successfully transitioned into permanent clinical roles within our multi-disciplinary Stevenage team.

Who We're Looking For

• Final-year or recent graduates in Psychology, Criminology, or related disciplines
• Passionate about mental health, neurodiversity, and supporting young people
• Committed to a minimum 12-month position to ensure consistent care
• Experience working with children or young people is a plus, but not essential
• Motivated, emotionally intelligent, and resilient

Why Join Us?

• Gain essential clinical experience before pursuing postgraduate qualifications
• Receive mentorship from experienced professionals in education and therapy
• Thrive in a setting that values your personal development as much as your students'
• Make a real, positive impact on children with SEMH needs
• Join a supportive, trauma-informed care team focused on innovation and growth

If you're a Psychology or Criminology graduate ready to launch your career as a Psychology Graduate Mental Health Assistant, this role in Stevenage offers a unique opportunity to develop your skills and build a rewarding clinical career.

Psychology Graduate - Mental Health Support - Slough

Are you a recent Psychology graduate eager to gain hands-on experience working with children who have social, emotional, and mental health (SEMH) needs? Are you considering a future in educational psychology, clinical psychology, child development, or a related field?

This is an excellent opportunity to build your experience in a highly regarded specialist school in Slough that supports children aged 4-16, with a primary diagnosis of Autism and associated SEMH challenges.

As a Mental Health Supoprt Assistant, you will:

• Work closely with students on a one-to-one and small group basis, helping them access the curriculum and manage their emotions and behaviours.
• Support their personal development by promoting social skills, resilience, and emotional regulation.
• Assist the class teacher with lesson preparation, behaviour management, and daily classroom routines.
• Adapt your approach to meet the individual needs of students, helping them reach age-appropriate milestones both academically and emotionally.
• Be part of a collaborative, supportive team focused on therapeutic and educational progress.

This role offers fantastic training and guidance, making it ideal for graduates looking to gain first-hand insight into child and adolescent mental health and neurodiversity within an educational setting.

What you need to be a good Mental Health Support Assistant:

• A genuine passion for supporting vulnerable children and young people.
• Calm, compassionate, adaptable, and confident in building positive relationships.
• Previous experience with children or young people (e.g., in a school, youth work, care, volunteering) is a bonus - but not essential.

What you can gain from working as a Mental Health Support Assistant:

• Gain practical experience highly relevant to careers in psychology, therapy, teaching, or social work.
• Work in a school with small class sizes and an experienced, nurturing staff team.
• Access to training and potential long-term development opportunities.

Key Details:

• Location: Slough
• Start date: ASAP
• Salary: 85-100 per day
• Schedule: Term-time only
• Full-time
• Supportive, inclusive environment with good travel links

If you want to know more, apply directly to this role! You will be contacted to arrange an interview if you have been short-listed!

Psychology Degree Holder Mental Health Assistant

Are you an aspiring Education Psychologist, Clinical Psychologist, Occupational Therapist, or mental health support worker?

Does a role working in a school that caters for children with SEN, SEMH, social, emotional, or mental health needs appeal to you?

Are you a degree holder or psychology undergraduate, looking to gain experience with SEN or SEMH students?

We are.

Academics are working with schools across Stoke, Newcastle under Lyme, Staffordshire, and Cheshire, who are looking for Teaching Assistants (TAs) to start working with them either asap or in September 2023. The schools are particularly interested in Psychology and Criminology degree holders who are aspiring Education Psychologists/Clinical Psychologists/Occupational Therapists.

You are.

If you are passionate about working with children with additional needs and up for an exciting, challenging, rewarding role, this could be the job for you! Some experience working with children is various settings would be beneficial, but personality and motivation within this field are just as important!

The pupils have many needs including Social, Emotional, Mental Health (SEMH), Autism and behavioural difficulties. Therefore, the schools are looking for committed individuals with a drive to progress!

Interviews are actively taking placing so please apply immediately if you are interested.

If you have any questions, please contact Bethan @ Academics Stoke

Perfect for Psychology or Criminology degree holders or undergraduate students!

Roles to start as soon as possible!

Psychology Degree Holder Mental Health Assistant

Are you an aspiring Education Psychologist, Clinical Psychologist, Occupational Therapist, or mental health support worker?

Does a role working in a school that caters for children with SEN, SEMH, social, emotional, or mental health needs appeal to you?

Are you a degree holder or psychology undergraduate, looking to gain experience with SEN or SEMH students?

We are.

Academics are working with schools across Stoke, Newcastle under Lyme, Staffordshire, and Cheshire, who are looking for Teaching Assistants (TAs) to start working with them either asap or in September 2023. The schools are particularly interested in Psychology and Criminology degree holders who are aspiring Education Psychologists/Clinical Psychologists/Occupational Therapists.

You are.

If you are passionate about working with children with additional needs and up for an exciting, challenging, rewarding role, this could be the job for you! Some experience working with children is various settings would be beneficial, but personality and motivation within this field are just as important!

The pupils have many needs including Social, Emotional, Mental Health (SEMH), Autism and behavioural difficulties. Therefore, the schools are looking for committed individuals with a drive to progress!

Interviews are actively taking placing so please apply immediately if you are interested.

If you have any questions, please contact Bethan @ Academics Stoke

Perfect for Psychology or Criminology degree holders or undergraduate students!

Roles to start as soon as possible!