Psychology Graduate Mental Health Assistant

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  • Huntingdon, Cambridgeshire
  • £460-500 per week
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 2 months ago
  • Apply easily
You've finished your degree and you are looking for a career path to make a real positive impact?Psychology Graduate Mental Health Assistant - Pathway to Clinical CareersLocation: HuntingdonContract: Full-Time | Long-TermStart Date: September 2025Salary: £460-£500 per weekSector: Mental Health, Clinical Development, Education and TrainingAre you a Psychology or criminology graduate looking to begin your career in mental health, clinical practice and the education and training sector?This is a Psychology Graduate Mental Health Assistant opportunity to gain vital, hands-on experience supporting students with complex needs in Huntingdon - and to step onto a clear pathway toward roles like Assistant Psychologist, Clinical Practitioner, or Therapist within a specialist clinical team.Your Role: Psychology Graduate Mental Health AssistantYou'll be based in a highly regarded SEN school in Huntingdon, supporting children with Social, Emotional, and Mental Health needs, Autism, and behavioural challenges. Working alongside a dedicated clinical and therapeutic team in Huntingdon, you will:
  • Deliver tailored 1:1 and small group interventions
  • Implement therapeutic strategies to support emotional regulation
  • Work in close collaboration with educational psychologists, counsellors, and therapists
  • Support the personal and academic development of students with complex needs
  • Build meaningful, trusting relationships that help students thrive
Career Progression into the Clinical TeamThis role is designed as a clinical stepping stone - ideal for graduates seeking careers in:
  • Clinical or Educational Psychology
  • Occupational Therapy or Speech and Language Therapy
  • Specialist Teaching / SEN Education
  • Mental Health Support and Youth Intervention
Who We're Looking For
  • Final-year or recent graduates in Psychology, Criminology, or a related field
  • Passionate about mental health, neurodiversity, and making a difference in young lives
  • Committed to a long-term position (minimum 12 months) to ensure continuity of care
  • Experience working with children or young people (in any setting) is desirable, but not essential
  • Motivated, emotionally intelligent, and resilient in a rewarding and sometimes challenging role
Why choose the Psychology Graduate Mental Health Assistant role?
  • Gain real-world clinical experience before pursuing postgraduate study
  • Be mentored by experienced professionals in education and therapy
  • Work in a setting where your development is just as important as your students'
  • Make a measurable difference in the lives of children with SEMH needs
  • Join a supportive, forward-thinking team focused on trauma-informed care
Ideal for Psychology or Criminology Graduates in and around Huntingdon npreparing to launch their careers as a Psychology Graduate Mental Health Assistant in Mental Health or education and training sector.

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