Psychology or Criminology Graduate - Mental Health Assistant Role

Kick-start your career in mental health, clinical practice, or education

Location: Bedford

Start Date: September 2025

Contract: Full-Time | Long-Term

Salary: £460-£500 per week

Sectors: Mental Health | Clinical Development | Education and Training

Are you a Psychology or Criminology graduate looking to build hands-on experience in a mental health or education and training setting?

This is a brilliant opportunity in Bedford to gain frontline experience working with children who have Social, Emotional and Mental Health needs, Autism, and behavioural challenges as Psychology Graduate Mental Health Assistant - ideal preparation for careers in clinical or educational psychology, therapy, or specialist education.

What You'll Be Doing:

As a Psychology Graduate Mental Health Assistant, you'll work in a highly respected SEN school in Bedford, supporting pupils aged 7-18 with complex needs. You will:

* Deliver 1:1 and small group interventions * Support students with emotional regulation using therapeutic techniques * Work closely with therapists, psychologists, and SEN professionals * Help track and support each student's emotional and academic progress * Build strong, positive relationships to support wellbeing and learning

Why This Psychology Graduate Mental Health Assistant Role?

* Get real clinical-style experience before postgraduate study * Be mentored by a multidisciplinary team (therapists, psychologists, SEN specialists) * Gain CPD and internal training tailored to careers in mental health * Work in a trauma-informed, student-focused environment * Join a clear pathway toward Assistant Psychologist or Therapeutic roles

Career Progression Pathways in Bedford:

* Many graduates in this role have progressed into: * Assistant Psychologist or Clinical Support roles * Postgraduate training in Psychology, Therapy, or Education * Mental Health, Youth Work, or CAMHS roles * Specialist SEN Teaching or Behaviour Support

The ideal Psychology Graduate Mental Health Assistant:

* Final-year or recent graduates in Psychology, Criminology, or related disciplines * A passion for mental health, neurodiversity, and supporting young people * Commitment to a full academic year (minimum 12 months) * Ability to commute to Bedford * Some experience with children or young people (formal or informal) * Emotional resilience, empathy, and a strong team mindset

This is the ideal role if you're serious about a long-term career as Psychology Graduate Mental Health Assistant keen to develop your skills in education and training, or clinical practice - and want to make a meaningful impact from day one.