Clinical Teaching Assistant

Clinical Teaching Assistant - Graduate Opportunity

Location: Welwyn Garden City

Full-Time Permanent

Start Date: September

Salary: £460 - £500 per week

Sectors: Mental Health, Clinical Support, Education and Training

Are you a recent Psychology or Criminology graduate based in or near Welwyn Garden City?

Do you want to make a real impact on young lives while gaining the skills and experience Clinical Teaching Assistant to progress into clinical psychology, education, or mental health careers?

This is a fantastic opportunity in Welwyn Garden City to launch your professional journey in a Clinical Teaching Assistant role that combines hands-on experience with structured support and long-term career development.

About the Role:

As a Clinical Teaching Assistant, you'll work as part of a specialist multi-disciplinary team supporting children and young people with a range of social, emotional, and mental health needs in the education and training. You'll play a key role in the classroom and in therapeutic settings, gaining practical experience that can serve as a stepping stone to roles such as Assistant Psychologist, Therapist, or Mental Health Practitioner.

What You'll Gain:

• Valuable, real-world clinical and educational experience - highly regarded for postgraduate study or clinical training routes.
• Structured mentoring and training from experienced professionals in both education and mental health.
• A clear path for career progression within a growing clinical team, with opportunities to move into more specialist therapeutic roles.
• The chance to make a genuine difference every day.

Key Responsibilities:

• Support students with complex mental health, emotional, or behavioural challenges.
• Assist with therapeutic practices and daily care routines, in collaboration with clinical professionals.
• Deliver one-to-one and small group support to promote well-being and emotional regulation.
• Help implement individual learning and behaviour support plans.
• Work closely with teachers, therapists, and families to ensure holistic care.

Ideal for You If You Are:

• A graduate in Psychology, Criminology, or a related field.
• Interested in building a career in mental health, education, or clinical work.
• Compassionate, patient, and emotionally intelligent.
• Keen to gain hands-on experience in a structured, supportive environment.
• Able to commute to Welwyn Garden City reliably.

Why Join Us?

• Be part of a forward-thinking, supportive team that values trauma-informed care and student well-being.
• Gain progressive career development opportunities within our clinical and education networks.
• Thrive in a dynamic and rewarding environment where no two days are the same.
• Work in a culture that values personal and professional growth - for both students and staff.

Apply today to start your career as a Clinical Teaching Assistant in the education and training support - and help change the future for young people in Welwyn Garden City.