Psychology Graduate Mental Health Assistant

Harmonia Careers; Bedford; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Harmonia Careers seeks a Psychology Graduate Mental Health Assistant in Bedford. This full-time role is an excellent opportunity to gain real-world clinical experience while supporting students with complex needs in a highly regarded SEN school. Ideal for recent graduates looking to launch careers in clinical or educational psychology, this position offers structured professional development and a path to permanent roles.

Benefits

Mentorship by experienced professionals

Professional development opportunities

Supportive team environment

Qualifications

• Final-year or recent graduates in Psychology or Criminology.
• Committed to long-term position (minimum 12 months).
• Experience working with children is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Deliver tailored 1:1 and small group interventions.
• Implement strategies to support emotional regulation.
• Support personal and academic development of students.

Skills

Passion for mental health

Emotional intelligence

Resilience

Education

Bachelor's degree in Psychology, Criminology, or related field

Job description

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Psychology Graduate Mental Health Assistant - Pathway to Clinical Careers

Location: Bedford

Contract: Full-Time Long-Term

Start Date: September 2025 (or sooner)

Salary: £460-£500 per week

Sector: Mental Health, Clinical Development, Education and Training

Are you a Psychology or Criminology graduate looking to begin your career in mental health, clinical practice and the education and training sector?

This is a Psychology Graduate Mental Health Assistant opportunity to gain vital, hands-on experience supporting students with complex needs in Bedford - and to step onto a clear pathway toward roles like Assistant Psychologist, Clinical Practitioner, or Therapist within a specialist clinical team.

Your Role: Psychology Graduate Mental Health Assistant

You'll Be Based In a Highly Regarded SEN School In Bedford, Supporting Children With Social, Emotional, And Mental Health Needs, Autism, And Behavioural Challenges. Working Alongside a Dedicated Clinical And Therapeutic Team In Bedford, You Will

• Deliver tailored 1:1 and small group interventions
• Implement therapeutic strategies to support emotional regulation
• Work in close collaboration with educational psychologists, counsellors, and therapists
• Support the personal and academic development of students with complex needs
• Build meaningful, trusting relationships that help students thrive
  
  

Career Progression into the Clinical Team

This role is designed as a clinical stepping stone - ideal for graduates seeking careers in:

• Clinical or Educational Psychology
• Occupational Therapy or Speech and Language Therapy
• Specialist Teaching / SEN Education
• Mental Health Support and Youth Intervention
  
  

Successful Psychology Graduate Mental Health Assistant candidates will have opportunities for structured professional development, internal training, and in some cases, progression into Assistant Psychologist roles or funded postgraduate pathways. Many of our graduates have continued into permanent roles within the Bedford school's multi-disciplinary clinical team.

Who We're Looking For

• Final-year or recent graduates in Psychology, Criminology, or a related field
• Passionate about mental health, neurodiversity, and making a difference in young lives
• Committed to a long-term position (minimum 12 months) to ensure continuity of care
• Experience working with children or young people (in any setting) is desirable, but not essential
• Motivated, emotionally intelligent, and resilient in a rewarding and sometimes challenging role
  
  

Why Join This Role?

• Gain real-world clinical experience before pursuing postgraduate study
• Be mentored by experienced professionals in education and therapy
• Work in a setting where your development is just as important as your students'
• Make a measurable difference in the lives of children with SEMH needs
• Join a supportive, forward-thinking team focused on trauma-informed care
  
  

Ideal for Psychology or Criminology Graduates preparing to launch their careers as a Psychology Graduate Mental Health Assistant in Mental Health or education and training sector.

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