School Mental Health Assistant – Ideal for Psychology or Criminology Graduates
📍 Location: Ampthill, Bedfordshire
Salary: £460 - £500 per Week
Sector: Education and Training
Contract: Full-time, Term Time
Start Date: Immediate or September start
Are you a Psychology or Criminology graduate looking to build real-world experience in mental health, behaviour, or youth support? This School Mental Health Assistant would be perfect for you.
This is an exceptional opportunity for aspiring professionals in clinical psychology, forensic psychology, youth justice, or mental health services to gain hands-on experience in a supportive educational setting. Based in the welcoming town of Ampthill, you’ll become part of a passionate team focused on inclusion, early intervention, and student wellbeing.
Join a dedicated and forward-thinking school in Ampthill as a School Mental Health Assistant, where your knowledge can directly impact young lives and support those facing emotional and behavioural challenges with the education and training sector.
🔍 What You’ll Be Doing:
* Supporting children and adolescents with mental health and behavioural needs as a school mental health assistant.
* Delivering 1:1 and small group interventions focusing on emotional literacy, trauma recovery, and resilience
* Working closely with pastoral staff, SENCOs, and external agencies (e.g. CAMHS, social care)
* Applying psychological theories in real-time to help manage behaviour and promote positive change
* Observing and tracking progress, contributing to behaviour and support planning
🎓 We’re Looking For a Graduate Who:
* Has a degree in Psychology, Criminology, or a related subject
* Understands trauma-informed care, ACEs (Adverse Childhood Experiences), or behavioural psychology
* Is passionate about early mental health support and safeguarding
* Wants practical experience ahead of a career in mental health, education, youth work or probation
* Is a reliable, empathetic presence able to build trust with vulnerable student’s
🌟 Why Join this SEN School?
* Gain meaningful experience, a vibrant town with strong community spirit and excellent transport links
* Be part of a school in Ampthill that prioritises mental health and inclusive education
* Work alongside professionals who value collaboration and continued learning
* Receive training and mentoring to prepare you for further study or professional pathways
* Make a lasting impact in the lives of students who need stability, compassion, and guidance
* This is more than a job – it’s a stepping stone into the fields of psychology, education, and social care.
If you're motivated to help young people thrive in the education and training Sector and want experience that truly counts, apply now for the School Mental Health Assistant position in Ampthill.
Apply today! Interviews taking place in the coming weeks
