School Mental Health Teaching Assistant

• 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.

• 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

• 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

• 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

• 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

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