Graduate Mental Health Assistant

Academics; Flackwell Heath; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 27,000; Full time

Job summary

Academics is seeking Graduates to join a primary school in High Wycombe as Teaching Assistants, supporting pupils with special needs and SEMH. The role is ideal for graduates in psychology or criminology aiming for careers in Education Psychology, Clinical Psychology, or Occupational Therapy.

Successful candidates will have a passion for education, some experience with children is beneficial, and a commitment to 12 months to foster consistent progression for the pupils.

Qualifications

• Graduate or about to graduate in psychology or criminology.
• Strong interest in mental health and special needs.
• Willingness to support pupils with SEMH, autism and behavioural needs.

Responsibilities

• Support pupils with SEMH and special needs in a primary school.
• Assist teachers to implement tailored learning strategies.
• Commit to the role for at least 12 months.

Skills

Empathy

Communication skills

Team player

Motivation to work with children

Education

Psychology degree

Criminology degree

Job description

Graduate Mental Health Assistant - High Wycombe

Are you an aspiring Education Psychologist, Clinical Psychologist, or Occupational Therapist or mental health support worker?

Does a role working in a school that caters for children with special needs and emotional issues appeal to you?

Are you a graduate or about to graduate, looking to gain experience with students with special needs?

We are working with a primary school in High Wycombe that is looking for Teaching Assistants (TAs) to start working with them in November 2026. The school are particularly interested in Psychology and criminology graduates who are aspiring Education Psychologists/Clinical Psychologists/Occupational Therapists.

If you are passionate about working with children and additional needs and up for an exciting challenging, yet rewarding role, this could be the job for you! Some experience working with children in various settings would be beneficial, but personality and motivation within this field are just as important!

The pupils have many needs including Social, Emotional, Mental Health (SEMH), Autism and behavioural difficulties. Therefore, the school are looking for committed individuals who want to work there for at least 12 months, as consistency of staff is vital for the children's progression.

Perfect for Psychology or criminology Graduates who are coming to the end of their 3rd year at university!

Role to start November 2026!

Salary will be determined by the successful candidate's qualifications and relevant experience, and will be in accordance with the client's pay policy.