Psychology Graduate Mental Health Assistant in Huntingdon)

Academics; Huntingdon; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

An exciting opportunity for Psychology or Criminology graduates to work as a Psychology Graduate Mental Health Assistant in Huntingdon. In this full-time role, you will gain hands-on experience in supporting students with complex emotional and mental health needs, while paving your way into various clinical careers. Join a dedicated team focused on making real impacts in the lives of young people with SEMH needs.

Benefits

Mentoring by experienced professionals

Supportive team environment

Career progression opportunities

Qualifications

• Final-year or recent graduates in Psychology or Criminology.
• Experience with children or young people is desirable but not essential.
• Passionate about mental health and neurodiversity.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Emotional Intelligence

Motivation

Resilience

Education

Degree in Psychology

Degree in Criminology

Job description

You've finished your degree and you are looking for a career path to make a real positive impact?

Psychology Graduate Mental Health Assistant - Pathway to Clinical Careers

Location: Huntingdon

Contract: Full-Time | Long-Term

Start Date: September 2025

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 Huntingdon - 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 Huntingdon, supporting children with Social, Emotional, and Mental Health needs, Autism, and behavioural challenges. Working alongside a dedicated clinical and therapeutic team in Huntingdon, 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

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 choose the Psychology Graduate Mental Health Assistant 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 in and around Huntingdon npreparing to launch their careers as a Psychology Graduate Mental Health Assistant in Mental Health or education and training sector.