Psychology Graduate Mental Health Assistant

Job title:

Psychology Graduate Mental Health Assistant

Company:

Academics

Job description

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.

Expected salary

£460 – 500 per week

Location

Huntingdon, Cambridgeshire

Job date

Fri, 04 Jul 2025 00:51:40 GMT

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