Clinical Teaching Assistant

Academics Ltd; Cambridgeshire and Peterborough; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading educational organization as a Clinical Teaching Assistant in Kempston. This full-time role offers a pathway into the clinical sector, providing invaluable experience in a supportive, therapeutic environment alongside a multi-disciplinary team. Ideal for graduates in Psychology or Criminology seeking meaningful engagement in mental health and educational support.

Benefits

Weekly mentorship and CPD

Structured career progression into internal clinical pathways

Direct experience in a therapeutic environment

Qualifications

• Graduate or final year student in Psychology or Criminology or related field.
• Passionate about child and adolescent mental health.
• Experience or interest in SEN and educational support.

Responsibilities

• Work with pupils aged 5-18 with SEMH and trauma-related behaviours.
• Implement therapeutic strategies under supervision.
• Support emotional regulation and facilitate learning sessions.

Skills

Compassion

Resilience

Emotional intelligence

Education

Graduates in Psychology, Criminology, or Health and Social Care

Job description

Kickstart Your Clinical Career - Graduate Opportunity in Kempston

Position: Clinical Teaching Assistant

Location: Kempston

Start Date: September

Full-Time Permanent

Salary: 460 - 500 per week

Sector: Education and Training, Mental Health & Clinical Pathways

Are you a Psychology or Criminology graduate looking to take the first step into a clinical career?

Do you want to build a meaningful foundation for becoming a Clinical Psychologist, Therapist, Assistant Psychologist, or Mental Health Practitioner?

This Clinical Teaching Assistant role in Kempston offers an exceptional opportunity to gain hands-on experience in a therapeutic, trauma-informed environment, working alongside a multi-disciplinary clinical team. It's not just a job - it's the start of a clear, supported pathway into the clinical sector.

Your Route Into the Clinical Team

You'll work in a highly specialised educational setting that integrates clinical practice into daily school life. Through ongoing mentorship from the on-site clinicians and therapists, you'll gain the skills and exposure necessary to progress in the education and training sector:

Many of our Clinical TAs in the education and training environment have gone on to secure funded training and internal promotions within our clinical department.

Your Role as a Clinical Teaching Assistant

• Work closely with pupils aged 5-18 presenting with SEMH, neurodiversity, and trauma-related behaviours.
• Implement therapeutic strategies under the guidance of the school's clinical and therapeutic team.
• Support emotional regulation, build resilience, and facilitate 1:1 or small group learning sessions.
• Help develop and deliver tailored behaviour and education plans, promoting independence and well-being.
• Collaborate with staff, families, and external professionals to provide holistic, person-centred support.

What You'll Gain

• Direct experience of clinical practices within an educational setting.
• Structured career progression into our internal Clinical Pathway, following a successful foundation year.
• Weekly mentorship and CPD from clinical and pastoral leads.
• First-hand experience in a trauma-informed, therapeutic environment - a valuable asset for postgraduate clinical applications.
• As a Clinical Teaching Assistant no two days are the same - and every interaction has an impact.

Who We're Looking For

• Graduates in Psychology, Criminology, or Health and Social Care (or final year students).
• Individuals passionate about child and adolescent mental health, therapy, or trauma recovery.
• Those with experience (or a strong interest) in SEN, mental health, youth work, or educational support.
• Emotionally intelligent, compassionate, and resilient professionals ready to grow into a clinical role.
• Reliable access to Kempston or surrounding areas.

Apply now to begin your journey into the clinical field as a Clinical Teaching Assistant in Kempston.

Let this be the first step toward a clinical profession where you'll change lives - including your own.