Graduate Mental Health Assistant

Academics; High Wycombe; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 23,000; Full time

Job summary

Academics seeks graduates for a Graduate Mental Health Assistant role in High Wycombe, starting September 2026. The school values psychology and criminology graduates aiming for careers in Education Psychology, Clinical Psychology or Occupational Therapy.

No prior experience is essential, but passion and motivation to work with children with special needs are key. Pupils present SEMH, autism, and behavioural needs; the role offers a year-long placement with a focus on consistency and support for

Qualifications

• Graduate or about to graduate seeking experience with students with special needs.
• Interest in Mental Health support roles and related psychology pathways.
• Commitment to working with children with SEMH and behavioural needs.

Responsibilities

• Support pupils with SEMH, autism and behavioural challenges in a primary school.
• Contribute to a stable, consistent environment to aid pupil progression.

Skills

Psychology

Criminology

Education

Psychology or 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?

Graduate Mental Health Assistant - High Wycombe

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

Graduate Mental Health Assistant - High Wycombe

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 is 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.

Graduate Mental Health Assistant - High Wycombe

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

Graduate Mental Health Assistant - High Wycombe

Role to start September 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.