Psychology Graduate Mental Health Assistant - High Wycombe)

Academics; High Wycombe; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A primary school in High Wycombe is seeking a Psychology Graduate Mental Health Assistant to support students with special needs starting in September 2025. Ideal candidates are psychology or criminology graduates who are passionate about education and committed to making a difference in children's lives.

Qualifications

• Ideal for psychology or criminology graduates nearing the end of their third year.
• Experience working with children in various settings is beneficial.
• Committed individuals wishing to stay for at least 12 months.

Responsibilities

• Support children with diverse needs, including SEMH, Autism, and behavioral difficulties.
• Foster classroom inclusivity and assist in the educational development of students.

Skills

Passion for working with children

Motivation

Experience with children

Education

Degree in Psychology or Criminology

Job description

Psychology Graduate Mental Health Assistant - High Wycombe

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

Would you like to work in a school that caters to children with special needs and emotional issues?

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

Position: Psychology Graduate Mental Health Assistant

We are collaborating with a primary school in High Wycombe looking for Teaching Assistants (TAs) to start from September 2025. The school is particularly interested in Psychology and Criminology graduates aspiring to become Education Psychologists, Clinical Psychologists, or Occupational Therapists.

If you are passionate about working with children and those with additional needs, and are up for an exciting, challenging, yet rewarding role, this could be the perfect opportunity for you! While some experience working with children in various settings is beneficial, personality and motivation are equally important.

The pupils have diverse needs, including Social, Emotional, Mental Health (SEMH), Autism, and behavioral difficulties. The school seeks committed individuals who wish to stay for at least 12 months, as consistency of staff is crucial for the children’s development.

Interviews are actively taking place, so please apply immediately if interested.

If you have any questions, please contact Anthony at Academics.

This role is ideal for Psychology or Criminology graduates nearing the end of their third year at university!

Start date: September 2025!