Aspiring Assistant Psychologist

Aspiring Assistant Psychologist - Progression to Clinical Team within the Education and Training sector | Ideal for Psychology & Criminology Graduates in and around Bedford

Location: Bedford

Start Date: Immediate or September

Full-Time | Term-Time Only

Salary: £460 - £500 per week

Sector: Education and Training | Mental Health

Are you a recent Psychology or Criminology graduate ready to take the first step toward a clinical or therapeutic career?

This is a unique opportunity to join a progressive, inclusive specialist school in Bedford as an Aspiring Assistant Psychologist, with a clear route to working alongside the on-site clinical team.

Whether your goal is Clinical Psychology, Educational Psychology, Forensic Psychology, or therapeutic support, this Aspiring Assistant Psychologist role is an exceptional launchpad that offers structured progression and hands-on experience in mental health, education and training.

What Makes This Role Stand Out:

• Pathway to join the school's clinical team, working closely with Educational Psychologists, Behaviour Specialists, and Therapists
• Daily exposure to clinical and therapeutic practices in a real-world SEN school setting
• Direct involvement in the creation and delivery of support plans for pupils with complex needs
• A meaningful stepping stone toward postgraduate training or assistant psychologist roles

What You'll Be Doing:

• Supporting children with autism, ADHD, SEMH, and speech/language needs
• Collaborating with a multi-disciplinary clinical team to develop tailored interventions
• Tracking and reviewing student progress and behavioural goals
• Helping to build an inclusive, therapeutic environment where every child can thrive

Who We're Looking For:

• Graduates in Psychology, Criminology, or related fields
• Passionate about child development, mental health, and behavioural psychology
• Individuals seeking clinical or therapeutic careers and relevant experience
• Emotionally resilient, empathetic, and confident communicators
• Based in or able to commute to Bedford

What You'll Gain:

• Direct mentorship from the clinical and educational psychology teams
• First-hand experience in therapeutic and educational interventions
• A strong foundation for Doctorate applications or Assistant Psychologist roles
• The chance to progress within the school's clinical framework, with further CPD opportunities
• Daily impact in the lives of vulnerable children and young people

Your career as an Aspiring Assistant Psychologist starts here.

Apply today to become an Aspiring Assistant Psychologist (SEMH Teaching Assistant) in Bedford and begin your journey toward a fulfilling, clinically focused career in education and mental health.