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Psychology Graduate - Mental Health Assistant Location: Chesham, Buckinghamshire Start Date: April 2026 Contract: Full-time Are you a recent or soon-to-be graduate in Psychology or Criminology, looking to gain hands-on experience working with children with special educational needs? Do you aspire to become an Educational Psychologist, Clinical Psychologist, Occupational Therapist, or a Mental Health Support Worker? This is a fantastic opportunity to take the next step in your career while making a real difference in the lives of young people. About the Role: We are working closely with a well-regarded primary school in Chesham, which is looking to recruit Graduate Mental Health Assistants from April 2026 . The school supports pupils with a variety of needs, including: • Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH), • Autism Spectrum Condition (ASC) What We're Looking For: • A graduate (or final-year student) in Psychology, Criminology, or a related subject, • A genuine passion for supporting children with additional needs, • Some experience working with children or young people (formal or informal) is helpful but not essential, • Strong interpersonal skills, patience, empathy, and the ability to remain calm under pressure, • Gain valuable, practical experience in a school setting, • Ideal preparation for postgraduate training in psychology, education, or therapy, • Join a warm, supportive team of professionals Interviews are currently being scheduled, so early applications are encouraged. To apply or find out more by clicking Apply Now. Perfect for Psychology or Criminology graduates completing their final year and looking to launch a meaningful career! Psychology Graduate - Mental Health Assistant

You can make a difference, be rewarded, and join our impact-driven community now - at Targeted Provision we change lives! Multiple positions are available, hiring is ongoing, and interviews are being arranged as applications come in. We will contact you with nearby tutoring work within 45 minutes drive of the advertised location and/or within 45 minutes of the postcode you provide us. We are working with Schools and Local Authorities in your area and are looking for Core Subject (Maths, English, or Science) SEND Tutors and Teachers like you to transform the lives of Young People with SEND and SEMH needs in your community! We are looking for SEND Tutors and Teachers with a genuine passion for transforming the lives of disengaged, at-risk, and vulnerable learners – take control of your teaching journey with us and work flexibly, creatively, and in a trauma-informed way to make a difference in your own life and the lives of the young people we support. • Competitive pay: £28 - £35 per hour, • Flexible working: In person, hybrid, and work from home teaching opportunities, • Flexible hours: Flexible part-time up to full-time hours to suit your schedule, • CPD and employee mentoring: TES CPD suite and professional mentor access, • SEND Support Team: Support to keep a team around you and the child, • Community and Company Events: Knowledge sharing and resources, • Referral Programme: Get rewarded for successful tutor referrals, • A Role with Purpose: Join a child-centred company committed to reimagining the world of support for vulnerable young people for the better, • Experience: 2+ years teaching experience, ideally working with SEND, SEMH, MLD, SLD, and/or PMLD in a holistic and trauma-informed way, • Subjects: Familiarity teaching English, Maths, and/or Science, • Qualifications: Qualified Teacher Status (QTS / QTLS), • Compliance: Enhanced DBS (we can facilitate this if needed) and 2+ professional references, • Location: You must be based in the UK with the right to work in the UK, even for remote / online jobs, • Safeguarding: Knowledge of safeguarding and creating a safe learning environment, • Provide in person, online / remote, and hybridMaths, English, or Science tuition to children, teenagers, and young people with SEMH and SEND needs, including MLD, SLD, PMLD, and other Additional Educational Needs, • Support pupils and students, ranging from KS1 - KS5 (as appropriate for your skills), referred by local authorities and schools by planning and delivering flexible, trauma-informed tutoring and mentoring, • Plan and report for lessons and provide regular feedback on student progress, • We are on a mission to raise the standard of education provided to young people with SEND (Special Education Needs and Disabilities), as well as other needs such as SEMH needs (Social, Emotional and Mental Health). We are increasingly supporting children and young people with MLD (Moderate Learning Difficulties), SLD (Severe Learning Difficulties), and PMLD (Profound and Multiple Learning Difficulties). We want you as part of our mission!, • Apply in less than 5 minutes via our mobile and browser optimised application form, • Interviews are being scheduled on a rolling basis - apply now and start making a difference!, • We welcome tutors from all backgrounds - our learners come from diverse communities and our organisation must reflect and represent their experiences, • We take Safer Recruitment seriously. All candidates must pass through our safer recruitment process to ensure their suitability to work with children and young people, • SENDCo (Special Education Needs Coordinator), • SLD / MLD Teacher, • Autism / ADHD Support Teacher, • Intervention Specialist / Teacher / Tutor, • Learning Support Assistant (LSA) / Teaching Assistant (TA), • Educational Therapist, • Speech and Language Therapist (SALT), • Educational Psychologist (EP) Due to the number of applications we receive, we are unable to respond to every applicant. We aim to respond to all successful applicants.

Psychology Graduate - Mental Health Assistant Location: Chesham, Buckinghamshire Start Date: April 2026 Contract: Full-time Are you a recent or soon-to-be graduate in Psychology or Criminology, looking to gain hands-on experience working with children with special educational needs? Do you aspire to become an Educational Psychologist, Clinical Psychologist, Occupational Therapist, or a Mental Health Support Worker? This is a fantastic opportunity to take the next step in your career while making a real difference in the lives of young people. About the Role: We are working closely with a well-regarded primary school in Chesham, which is looking to recruit Graduate Mental Health Assistants from April 2026 . The school supports pupils with a variety of needs, including: Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) Autism Spectrum Condition (ASC) Behavioural difficulties As a Mental Health Assistant, you'll be working alongside teachers, SEN professionals, and therapists to support pupils both academically and emotionally. The school is especially keen to hear from graduates in Psychology or Criminology who are planning to pursue careers in education, therapy, or child mental health. What We're Looking For: A graduate (or final-year student) in Psychology, Criminology, or a related subject A genuine passion for supporting children with additional needs Some experience working with children or young people (formal or informal) is helpful but not essential Strong interpersonal skills, patience, empathy, and the ability to remain calm under pressure A commitment to working full-time for the full academic year (minimum 12 months)Why Apply? Gain valuable, practical experience in a school setting Ideal preparation for postgraduate training in psychology, education, or therapy Join a warm, supportive team of professionals Receive ongoing guidance and mentorshipInterested? Interviews are currently being scheduled, so early applications are encouraged. To apply or find out more by clicking Apply Now. Perfect for Psychology or Criminology graduates completing their final year and looking to launch a meaningful career! Psychology Graduate - Mental Health Assistant