Clinical Teaching Assistant

Description

Begin or Build Your Clinical Career in the Education and Training Environment - Clinical Teaching Assistant Opportunity in Bedford

Position: Clinical Teaching Assistant

Location: Bedford

Start Date: September

Contract: Full-Time | Permanent

Salary: £460 - £500 per week

Sector: Education and Training | Mental Health | Clinical Development

Step Into a Meaningful Clinical Pathway

Are you a Psychology or Criminology graduate looking for a clinical foundation in education?

Or an experienced SEN Teaching Assistant ready to take on a more therapeutic, impactful role?

This Clinical Teaching Assistant position in Bedford offers a unique chance to work in a trauma-informed, therapeutic school setting - providing real-world clinical experience and a clear route into long-term careers in mental health, education, and therapy.

Who We're Looking For

We're interested in individuals who are:

Graduates in Psychology, Criminology, or related disciplines

Experienced SEN TAs seeking clinical development

Passionate about mental health, child development, and therapeutic education

Emotionally intelligent, empathetic, and resilient

Reliable and able to commute to Bedford or nearby areas

This role is more than a job - it's a launchpad for a fulfilling clinical career.

Why Join?

This role offers more than classroom experience. You'll gain:

Direct exposure to clinical and therapeutic practice in an educational setting

Weekly CPD, training, and support from a multi-disciplinary team

A clear clinical progression pathway (e.g. Assistant Psychologist, SENCo, or Therapist roles)

Experience with trauma-informed and neurodiversity-aware approaches

A strong foundation for postgraduate or doctoral applications in psychology or education

Many of our team members have gone on to secure:

Assistant Psychologist roles

Funded postgraduate study

Leadership positions in education and therapy services

Your Responsibilities

As a Clinical Teaching Assistant, you'll work with pupils aged 5-18, supporting those with:

SEMH needs, autism, ADHD, and other neurodiverse profiles

1:1 and small group interventions focused on emotional regulation and resilience

Bespoke education and therapeutic strategies, designed around each child

Collaborative planning with teachers, therapists, families, and clinicians

Every day is different - but every day is purposeful.

Ready to Make a Real Impact?

Join a SEN School, be part of a supportive, values-driven environment in the education and training sector where your growth matters just as much as the pupils'.

Apply now to begin your journey as a Clinical Teaching Assistant in Bedford - and start building a career with real meaning

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