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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.
