Psychology Graduate Mental Health Assistant

Location: Ampthill

Contract: Full-Time | Long-Term

Start Date: September 2025

Salary: £460-£500 per week

Sector: Education and Training

If you're a Psychology or Criminology graduate looking for a pathway into mental health, education, or clinical practice, this Psychology Graduate Mental Health Assistant role in Ampthill offers a highly structured and supportive environment to launch your career.

As a Psychology graduate Mental Health Assistant, you'll be based in a well-resourced, specialist SEN school in Ampthill that supports children with Social, Emotional and Mental Health needs, Autism, and behavioural challenges. Working closely with an on-site multi-disciplinary clinical and education team, you'll gain essential, hands-on experience that bridges the gap between academic study and professional practice.

What You'll Be Doing

• Delivering tailored 1:1 and small group interventions
• Supporting children in managing emotional regulation and behaviour
• Collaborating with SEN teachers, therapists, and educational psychologists
• Contributing to personalised education and therapy plans
• Developing trusting, therapeutic relationships with pupils
• Using trauma-informed approaches to make a lasting impact
• Career Progression - Pathway into Clinical, Education, or Therapeutic Roles

The Psychology Graduate Mental Health Assistant is a stepping stone into a wide range of careers within the mental health, education and training sectors. Many previous graduates in this position have progressed into roles such as:

• Assistant Psychologist or Mental Health Practitioner
• Clinical or Educational Psychologist (via further study and training)
• SEN Teacher or Behaviour Specialist
• Youth Worker or Family Support Practitioner
• Therapist or Counsellor (including CBT, Art, or Play Therapy)
• Speech & Language or Occupational Therapy Support Roles

Who We're Looking For

• Psychology or Criminology graduates (or final-year students)
• Individuals passionate about youth mental health, neurodiversity, and social inclusion
• Resilient, emotionally intelligent, and committed to long-term impact
• Ability to commute to Ampthill
• Experience working with children or vulnerable groups is desirable, but not essential
• A genuine desire to learn within a professional, trauma-informed environment

Why Join as a Psychology Graduate Mental Health Assistant?

• Gain first-hand experience in a clinical and education setting
• Be mentored by experienced professionals across psychology, therapy and education.
• Build a solid foundation for postgraduate study and specialist training
• Work in a team that prioritises staff development and wellbeing
• Make a meaningful difference every single day

Perfect for Psychology or Criminology graduates near Ampthill looking to begin a long-term, impactful career in mental health, education and training.