Psychology and Criminology Graduate Mental Health Assistant

Psychology and Criminology Graduate Mental Health Assistant – Start Your Career in Mental Health

Are you a Psychology or Criminology graduate looking to take your first step into a meaningful career in mental health, clinical practice, or education?

We’re working with a specialist SEMH (Social, Emotional and Mental Health) school in Dunstable that is offering a fantastic opportunity to gain hands‑on, real‑world experience supporting young people with complex needs.

Location:

Dunstable

Contract:

Full‑time | Long‑term

Pay: £465–£500 per week

Sector:
Mental Health | Education and training | Clinical Development

• Launch Your Clinical Career – Gain practical experience before postgraduate study
• Work Alongside Experts – Learn from experienced therapists, psychologists, and SEN professionals
• Build Real‑World Skills – Develop knowledge in behaviour, trauma‑informed practice, and emotional regulation
• Make a Genuine Impact – Support vulnerable young people to feel safe, understood, and engaged
• Clear Progression Pathways – Ideal stepping stone into Assistant Psychologist roles and beyond

This education and training role is ased in a specialist SEMH school, you’ll support pupils with a range of needs including behavioural challenges, autism, and mental health difficulties.

• Deliver 1:1 and small group interventions
• Support emotional regulation and wellbeing
• Apply therapeutic and behavioural strategies in the classroom
• Work closely with teachers, therapists, and psychologists
• Build strong, trusting relationships with pupils
• Encourage engagement through activities—sporting interests can be helpful but are not essential

• Psychology or Criminology graduates (or final‑year students)
• Individuals passionate about mental health, behaviour, and neurodiversity
• Those considering careers in clinical or educational psychology, therapy, or youth support
• Resilient, empathetic, and proactive individuals
• Candidates able to commit to a long‑term role (minimum 12 months preferred)

• Clinical or Educational Psychology
• Occupational Therapy
• Speech and Language Therapy
• Education and Training Sector
• SEN Teaching and Specialist Education
• Mental Health and Youth Justice Services