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.
