Begin or Build Your Clinical Career in the Education and Training Environment - Clinical Teaching Assistant Opportunity in Bedford

Position: Clinical Teaching Assistant

Location: Bedford

Start Date: September

Contract: Full-Time | Permanent

Salary: £460 - £500 per week

Sector: Education and Training | Mental Health | Clinical Development

Step Into a Meaningful Clinical Pathway

Are you a Psychology or Criminology graduate looking for a clinical foundation in education?

Or an experienced SEN Teaching Assistant ready to take on a more therapeutic, impactful role?

This Clinical Teaching Assistant position in Bedford offers a unique chance to work in a trauma-informed, therapeutic school setting - providing real-world clinical experience and a clear route into long-term careers in mental health, education, and therapy.

Who We're Looking For

We're interested in individuals who are:

• Graduates in Psychology, Criminology, or related disciplines
• Experienced SEN TAs seeking clinical development
• Passionate about mental health, child development, and therapeutic education
• Emotionally intelligent, empathetic, and resilient
• Reliable and able to commute to Bedford or nearby areas
• This role is more than a job - it's a launchpad for a fulfilling clinical career.

Why Join?

This role offers more than classroom experience. You'll gain:

• Direct exposure to clinical and therapeutic practice in an educational setting
• Weekly CPD, training, and support from a multi-disciplinary team
• A clear clinical progression pathway (e.g. Assistant Psychologist, SENCo, or Therapist roles)
• Experience with trauma-informed and neurodiversity-aware approaches
• A strong foundation for postgraduate or doctoral applications in psychology or education

Many of our team members have gone on to secure:

• Assistant Psychologist roles
• Funded postgraduate study
• Leadership positions in education and therapy services

Your Responsibilities

• As a Clinical Teaching Assistant, you'll work with pupils aged 5-18, supporting those with:
• SEMH needs, autism, ADHD, and other neurodiverse profiles
• 1:1 and small group interventions focused on emotional regulation and resilience
• Bespoke education and therapeutic strategies, designed around each child
• Collaborative planning with teachers, therapists, families, and clinicians
• Every day is different - but every day is purposeful.

Ready to Make a Real Impact?

Join a SEN School, be part of a supportive, values-driven environment in the education and training sector where your growth matters just as much as the pupils'.

Apply now to begin your journey as a Clinical Teaching Assistant in Bedford - and start building a career with real meaning.