Clinical Teaching Assistant

Psychology Graduate? Begin Your Clinical Career as a Clinical Teaching Assistant - Ware Opportunity

Step into Clinical Practice - Gain Real Experience as a Clinical Teaching Assistant in Education and training environment.

Job Title: Clinical Teaching Assistant (Psychology Graduate - Aspiring Assistant Psychologist)

Location: Ware

Start Date: September

Contract: Full-Time | Permanent

Salary: £460 - £500 per week

Sector: Education and Training | Mental Health | Clinical Pathways | Psychology Support

Are you a Psychology graduate ready to apply your knowledge in a real-world clinical setting?

If you're driven to make a difference and are working towards a career as an Assistant Psychologist, Clinical Psychologist, or Mental Health Practitioner, this Clinical Teaching Assistant role offers you the experience and mentoring you need to get there.

Join a trauma-informed, therapeutic school environment in Ware, where education and mental health support go hand-in-hand-and where your career can truly begin.

What You'll Gain:

• Hands-on clinical experience in a structured, school-based setting
• Weekly CPD sessions and reflective practice with clinical professionals
• Ongoing mentorship from Educational Psychologists, Therapists, and SENCOs
• A place on a clear Clinical Career Pathway, with opportunities for internal progression and postgraduate support
• Real-world exposure to neurodiversity, trauma-informed care, emotional regulation, and therapeutic strategies

Your Day-to-Day Role:

• Supporting students aged 5-18 with SEMH needs and neurodivergent profiles
• Delivering 1:1 and small group interventions focused on emotional literacy, resilience, and communication
• Collaborating with teachers, therapists, families, and clinical leads to create personalised learning and support plans
• Applying evidence-based techniques to help pupils manage trauma, anxiety, and behaviour in a safe and structured setting
• Contributing to a therapeutic, inclusive environment where students feel heard and supported

Ideal for Psychology Graduates Who:

• Aspire to become an Assistant Psychologist, Clinical Psychologist, or Mental Health Professional
• Are passionate about mental health, child development, and trauma-informed education
• Bring emotional intelligence, patience, and a growth mindset to their work
• Want to build a strong foundation for further study, research, or clinical training
• Can commute reliably to Ware and commit full-time during term time

Where This Could Lead:

• Assistant Psychologist roles in CAMHS or school-based mental health services
• Entry into Educational or Clinical Psychology postgraduate courses
• SEN and safeguarding roles within education and therapeutic settings
• Specialist support pathways within youth mental health or neurodiversity teams

This is more than a role in the education and training environment -it's a launchpad into a long-term clinical career.

If you're ready to turn your Psychology degree into real-world impact, apply today and become a Clinical Teaching Assistant in Ware.