Psychology Graduate Mental Health Assistant

Psychology Graduate Mental Health Assistant - High Wycombe

Are you an aspiring Education Psychologist, Clinical Psychologist, or Occupational Therapist or mental health support worker? Does a role working in a school that caters for children with special needs and emotional issues appeal to you? Are you a graduate or about to graduate, looking to gain experience with students with special needs?

We are working with a primary school in High Wycombe that is looking for Teaching Assistants (TAs) to start working with them from April 2026, The school are particularly interested in Psychology and criminology graduates who are aspiring Education Psychologists/Clinical Psychologists/Occupational Therapists.

If you are passionate about working with children and additional needs and up for an exciting challenging, yet rewarding role, this could be the job for you! Some experience working with children is various settings would be beneficial, but personality and motivation within this field are just as important!

The pupils have many needs including Social, Emotional, Mental Health (SEMH), Autism and behavioural difficulties. Therefore, the school are looking for committed individuals who want to work there for at least 12 months, as consistency of staff is vital for the children's progression.

• Support pupils with Social, Emotional, Mental Health (SEMH), Autism and behavioural difficulties.
• Maintain consistent support over at least 12 months to aid children's progression.

• Psychology or criminology graduate.
• Preferred: final year or recently graduated, aspiring Education Psychologist/Clinical Psychologist/Occupational Therapist.
• Some experience working with children in various settings would be beneficial.
• Strong personality and motivation within the field of child mental health.
• Perfect for Psychology or criminology Graduates who are coming to the end of their 3rd year at university!

• Interviews are actively taking placing so please apply immediately if you are interested.
• If you have any questions, please contact Anthony @ Academics.
• Role to start April 2026.