Clinical Teaching Assistant

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  • Bedford, Bedfordshire
  • £460-500 per week
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 15 days ago
  • Apply easily
Begin or Build Your Clinical Career in the Education and Training Environment - Clinical Teaching Assistant Opportunity in BedfordPosition: Clinical Teaching AssistantLocation: BedfordStart Date: SeptemberContract: Full-Time | PermanentSalary: £460 - £500 per weekSector: Education and Training | Mental Health | Clinical DevelopmentStep Into a Meaningful Clinical PathwayAre you a Psychology or Criminology graduate looking for a clinical foundation in education?Or an experienced SEN Teaching Assistant ready to take on a more therapeutic, impactful role?This Clinical Teaching Assistant position in Bedford offers a unique chance to work in a trauma-informed, therapeutic school setting - providing real-world clinical experience and a clear route into long-term careers in mental health, education, and therapy.Who We're Looking ForWe're interested in individuals who are:
  • Graduates in Psychology, Criminology, or related disciplines
  • Experienced SEN TAs seeking clinical development
  • Passionate about mental health, child development, and therapeutic education
  • Emotionally intelligent, empathetic, and resilient
  • Reliable and able to commute to Bedford or nearby areas
  • This role is more than a job - it's a launchpad for a fulfilling clinical career.
Why Join?This role offers more than classroom experience. You'll gain:
  • Direct exposure to clinical and therapeutic practice in an educational setting
  • Weekly CPD, training, and support from a multi-disciplinary team
  • A clear clinical progression pathway (e.g. Assistant Psychologist, SENCo, or Therapist roles)
  • Experience with trauma-informed and neurodiversity-aware approaches
  • A strong foundation for postgraduate or doctoral applications in psychology or education
Many of our team members have gone on to secure:
  • Assistant Psychologist roles
  • Funded postgraduate study
  • Leadership positions in education and therapy services
Your Responsibilities
  • As a Clinical Teaching Assistant, you'll work with pupils aged 5-18, supporting those with:
  • SEMH needs, autism, ADHD, and other neurodiverse profiles
  • 1:1 and small group interventions focused on emotional regulation and resilience
  • Bespoke education and therapeutic strategies, designed around each child
  • Collaborative planning with teachers, therapists, families, and clinicians
  • Every day is different - but every day is purposeful.
Ready to Make a Real Impact?Join a SEN School, be part of a supportive, values-driven environment in the education and training sector where your growth matters just as much as the pupils'.Apply now to begin your journey as a Clinical Teaching Assistant in Bedford - and start building a career with real meaning.

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