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Psychology or Criminology Graduate - Aspiring Clinical or Educational Assistant

Location: Bedford

Start Date: September 2025

Contract: Full-Time | Monday-Friday | Term Time Only

Pay: £460 - £500 per week

Sector: Education and Training | SEN & Behaviour Support

Launch Your Clinical or Therapeutic Career as an Aspiring Clinical or Educational Assistant in Education and Training Environment.

Are you a Psychology or Criminology graduate in or around Bedford looking for meaningful, hands-on experience working with young people who face challenges with behaviour, emotional regulation, or mental health?

Whether you're preparing for a career in clinical psychology, therapy, mental health, youth justice, or education and training, this Aspiring Clinical or Educational Assistant role in Bedford offers an ideal first step into the professional world.

Why This Aspiring Clinical or Educational Assistant role?

• Join a specialist school setting that supports students aged 11-16 with:
• Social, Emotional & Mental Health needs (SEMH)
• Autism and additional learning needs
• Challenging behaviour and trauma backgrounds
• You'll work alongside experienced teachers, therapists, SENCOs, and safeguarding professionals, giving you exposure to real-world strategies and interventions used in clinical and therapeutic contexts.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide 1:1 and small group support to students with complex needs.
• Help deliver and reinforce therapeutic and behavioural interventions.
• Use trauma-informed, restorative, and safeguarding practices daily.
• Be a consistent, supportive figure for students who require emotional regulation and behavioural support.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to create tailored support plans.

Perfect if you're considering careers in:

• Assistant Psychology
• Clinical or Educational Psychology
• Mental Health or Behaviour Support
• Youth Justice or Social Work

What We're Looking For:

• A degree in Psychology, Criminology, or a related field.
• A calm, confident, and resilient personality.
• Ability to commute to Bedford
• Ideally some experience working with children or vulnerable people (voluntary or paid).
• A strong desire to make a real difference and grow professionally.

What You'll Gain:

• £460 - £500 per week, paid weekly (term time only).
• Full-time hours (Monday-Friday, 8:30am-3:30pm) - no evenings or weekends!
• Experience that's highly regarded by NHS services, Doctorate programs, and therapeutic or education employers.
• Ongoing training and development from experienced school staff.
• A chance to develop core skills in behaviour management, emotional support, and intervention delivery.

This Clinical and Educational Assistant position is more than a school job - it's the first step toward a clinical, therapeutic, or education-focused career that changes lives.

A Psychology or Criminology graduate ready to take the next step as an Aspiring Clinical or Educational Assistant?

Apply now and start building the career in Bedford.