Let's kick start Your Career in Psychology or Education and training - Clinical Teaching Assistant Opportunity
Ideal for Aspiring Psychologists and Future SEN Teachers
Position: Clinical Teaching Assistant
Location: Kempston
Position: Full time, Long term
Salary: £460 - £500 a week
Start Date: September
Are you a recent Psychology or Criminology graduate in or around Kempston looking to take your first step into a career supporting children with additional needs? Are you passionate about mental health, behaviour, and the factors that shape a child's development?
Join a dedicated SEN team in Kempston as a Clinical Teaching Assistant in a forward-thinking SEN school, where you'll gain valuable hands-on experience working with pupils with Autism Spectrum Condition, Social, Emotional and Mental Health needs, and associated communication and behavioural differences, within the education and training sector.
What You'll Be Doing:
- Supporting pupils one-to-one and in small groups under the guidance of specialist teachers and therapists
- Implementing individual education and behaviour support plans
- Assisting in the delivery of therapeutic interventions
- Working closely with a multi-disciplinary team including Speech & Language Therapists, Occupational Therapists, Clinical Psychologists, and Educational Psychologists
- Why This Role is Perfect for Psychology and Criminology Graduates:
- A unique opportunity to apply your academic knowledge in a real-world setting
- Develop a deeper understanding of child psychology, trauma-informed practice, and neurodiversity
Ideal experience if you're considering postgraduate training in Clinical Psychology, Educational Psychology, Mental Health Nursing, or Therapeutic roles
Career Progression:
We believe in growing talent within the education and training environment. Many of our Clinical Teaching Assistants progress internally onto our Clinical Pathway, stepping into roles such as:
- Assistant Psychologist
- Behaviour Specialist
- Clinical Support Worker
This Clinical Teaching Assistant role offers a clear route into the clinical and therapeutic professions, with mentorship and development opportunities provided throughout.
Ideal Candidate:
- A degree in Psychology, Criminology, or a related field
- Passionate about supporting children and young people with additional needs
- Calm, empathetic, and resilient with strong communication skills
- Ability to commute to Kempston.
- Committed to a long-term career within education, mental health, or social care
Apply for this Clinical Teaching Assistant in Kempston position today! Interviews are taking place in the coming weeks.