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Mental Health Teaching Assistant | Chippenham - Wiltshire Are you passionate about supporting children with their emotional wellbeing and mental health? If you're looking to build a rewarding career in education, psychology, therapy, or mental health services, this Mental Health Teaching Assistant opportunity in Chippenham could be the ideal next step. A welcoming specialist school in Chippenham is seeking a dedicated Mental Health Teaching Assistant to support children aged 5-16 with Autism, social, emotional and mental health (SEMH) needs, anxiety, and additional learning needs. This Mental Health Teaching Assistant role offers invaluable experience working alongside experienced teachers, therapists, psychologists, and SEN professionals within a supportive and therapeutic school environment. As a Mental Health Teaching Assistant, you will provide tailored support to pupils throughout the school day, helping them regulate their emotions, build resilience, and develop confidence. You will work closely with students on a one-to-one basis and in small groups, implement strategies to support positive behaviour, encourage engagement in learning, and help pupils develop communication, independence, and social skills. The Mental Health Teaching Assistant will also contribute to creating a safe, nurturing classroom environment where every child can thrive academically and emotionally. This Mental Health Teaching Assistant position is an excellent opportunity for graduates or individuals considering careers in Clinical Psychology, Educational Psychology, Counselling, Social Work, Occupational Therapy, or Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services (CAMHS). The practical experience gained as a Mental Health Teaching Assistant will provide a strong foundation for further study and professional training. Why Apply? • Gain hands-on experience supporting children with Autism, SEMH, anxiety, and additional needs., • Work alongside experienced teachers, therapists, psychologists, and specialist support staff., • Develop valuable skills in behaviour support, emotional regulation, safeguarding, and therapeutic interventions., • Ideal experience for aspiring psychologists, therapists, teachers, counsellors, and mental health professionals., • Full-time, Monday to Friday., • £85-£110 per day., • Excellent training, mentoring, and career progression opportunities. This Mental Health Teaching Assistant opportunity is perfect for someone who is patient, empathetic, and committed to making a positive impact on the lives of young people. Every day will bring new opportunities to build meaningful relationships, support emotional development, and help pupils overcome barriers to learning. If you're looking to gain meaningful experience within education and mental health, this Mental Health Teaching Assistant role in Chippenham provides the perfect platform to develop your skills while making a genuine difference to children's lives. Apply today for this Mental Health Teaching Assistant opportunity in Chippenham and take the first step towards a rewarding career in education, psychology, and mental health support. Salary will be determined by the successful candidate's qualifications and relevant experience, and will be in accordance with the client's pay policy. JBRP1_UKTJ

Aspiring Educational Psychologist Worthing - West Sussex - Aspiring Educational Psychologist - Learning Support Assistant - SEN - SEMH - Autism - Mental Health - Education and Training - Graduate Are you passionate about demonstrating the value of education to vulnerable children? A specialist built school based in Worthing is looking for a dedicated Aspiring Educational Psychologist/SEN Learning Support Assistant (SEN LSA) to join the team now! You will support students with special educational needs (SEN), and a range of associated social, emotional and mental health challenges (SEMH). This Aspiring Educational Psychologist/SEN LSA role is ideal for a Psychology, Sociology and Criminology graduates. You will gain excellent practical experience with SEN/SEMH pupils in a relevant field, before you take your next step. The role will give you experience working with vulnerable pupils, increasing their engagement, attainment and life chances. These children and young people face multiple barriers in their day-to-day life, including trauma, marginalisation and disadvantage, low educational achievement and social stigma. With this Aspiring Educational Psychologist/SEN LSA role based in Worthing, you will be an essential part of the pupils school life as with your consistency, you will provide them with invaluable help so they learn as much as they can, progress as far as they can and accomplish as much as they. You will be instrumental in providing consistency, and equipping children and young people with tools to ensure they feel safe, secure, empowered, and believe that they can succeed in life. Person Specification • Passionate about helping children and young people achieve their full potential, • Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to communicate effectively, • Approachable, and able to build robust and effective relationships with students, • Able to remain calm and resilient when placed in situations of stress or conflict, • High levels of empathy, caring, compassionate, and a good listener, • Motivated and enthusiastic, with a professional approach to work, • Able to commute to Worthing **September start, trial days taking place to ensure the role and school is right for you **Excellent on-site training, support and CPD is provided to ensure safeguarding of all students £93-£105 per day, Mon-Fri, 08:30 to 15:30, PAYE, term time only **No previous experience is required **If you have a Psychology / Criminology / Social Science degree, it's an excellent use of your degree **You MUST have right to work in the UK in order to apply - no Visa sponsorship Apply now or contact Maddy Thatcher at Academics Ltd if you are interested in this role in Worthing: 01483 362 393 || Candidates registering with Academics Ltd will need to have or apply for an Enhanced DBS and/or overseas police check where appropriate Salary will be determined by the successful candidate's qualifications and relevant experience, and will be in accordance with the client's pay policy. JBRP1_UKTJ

Psychologist (Clinical or Forensic) Flintshire £75,000 - £84,000 per annum, Pro Rata, DOE Permanent, Part Time Closing Date – 13th October 2026 Requirements: HCPC registration as a Clinical or Forensic Psychologist Hours of Work: 1-2 days per week, up to 16 hours (to be discussed at interview) About the role We are seeking to recruit a Clinical or Forensic Psychologist, to be based at Glyn Rhosyn Care Home with Nursing, which may include travel to other MHC locations, according to the needs of the role. We are looking for an innovative and motivated Clinical or Forensic Psychologist to deliver psychology support and structured interventions for residents. We are looking for someone with relevant experience from previous practice. We would be interested to hear from Consultant Psychologists or from a Clinical or Forensic Psychologist with relevant experience and skills supporting people with a Learning Disability, Mental Health Diagnosis and/or Complex Needs, including experience and relevant training in recognised Risk Assessments. Good working knowledge of therapeutic approaches, research and evidence based practices are essential for this role. Experience of working as part of an MDT and working directly with residents and staff is vital. The ability to be innovative; a focus on quality; and being a team player are essential qualities for this post. As the Clinical or Forensic Psychologist at MHC your role will include; • Working autonomously within professional and organisational guidelines and policy. Exercising responsibility for the governance of psychological practice within MHC., • Providing Psychological assessment, formulation and interventions to residents and acting as a specialist resource to the wider professional community as needed., • Developing appropriate assessments, formulation and interventions for the people in our care, • Working collaboratively as a member of the Multidisciplinary team, • Providing systemic support and training to the nursing and support team to assist in the delivery of effective care and support to residents, supporting a Psychologically Informed Environment. Benefits of Working with us: • Competitive pay, • Long service reward at year 5, • Career development and training, • Work place pension, • On-site parking, • Free eye care vouchers, • Blue light card discounts, • Enhanced maternity package, • Refer a friend bonus scheme Company Funded Benefits: Free DBS check, flu vaccination and Hepatitis B vaccination. Equal Opportunities: MHC are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all who believe they fit the essential requirements for this role regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation or age. How to Apply: Please complete the short application and upload your CV. (We reserve the right to bring forward our closing date, without notice in the event of high volumes of interest). Please note, successful applicants must be at least 18 years old Please note, that MHC is currently not offering any new sponsorship for roles at this time JBRP1_UKTJ

SEN Teaching Assistant | Chippenham, Wiltshire Are you looking for a role where you can support children to overcome challenges, discover their strengths, and enjoy their education? Do you have a caring nature and a passion for helping young people succeed? This SEN Teaching Assistant opportunity in Chippenham, Wiltshire could be the perfect chance to begin or develop a rewarding career in specialist education. A specialist school in Chippenham, Wiltshire is seeking a dedicated and enthusiastic SEN Teaching Assistant to join their team. You will be supporting children with a variety of additional needs, including Autism, learning difficulties, communication needs, and complex educational requirements. As a SEN Teaching Assistant, you will play a vital role in helping pupils access the curriculum and engage with school life in a way that suits their individual abilities. You will provide practical classroom support, encourage participation in activities, and help students develop confidence in their own skills. The role of SEN Teaching Assistant involves working closely with children to understand their learning styles, adapting support where needed, and encouraging independence. You will assist with classroom routines, support communication development, promote positive interactions, and help create an environment where pupils feel comfortable and motivated to learn. Working alongside teachers and specialist staff, the SEN Teaching Assistant will contribute to personalised approaches that help pupils achieve their goals. You will gain experience supporting different learning needs, using inclusive strategies, and understanding how tailored support can positively impact a child's progress. This SEN Teaching Assistant position is well suited to graduates, aspiring teachers, and individuals interested in careers within Educational Psychology, Speech and Language Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Child Development, or Special Educational Needs. It provides excellent hands-on experience for anyone looking to build a future working with children and young people. Why Apply? • Support pupils with a range of additional needs within a specialist school setting., • Gain practical experience supporting learning, communication, and independence., • Work alongside experienced teachers and specialist education professionals., • Develop valuable skills in inclusion, classroom support, safeguarding, and pupil engagement., • Ideal experience for future careers in teaching, psychology, therapy, and education., • £85-£110 per day. This SEN Teaching Assistant role is ideal for someone who enjoys helping others, building positive relationships, and seeing the progress that can come from personalised support. You will have the opportunity to become an important part of a children's educational journey while developing skills that can support your own professional growth. If you want a role where every day brings the opportunity to encourage, support, and inspire young people, this SEN Teaching Assistant position in Chippenham, Wiltshire is an excellent opportunity to gain valuable experience within specialist education. Apply today for this SEN Teaching Assistant opportunity in Chippenham, Wiltshire, and take the next step towards a rewarding career supporting children with additional needs. Salary will be determined by the successful candidate's qualifications and relevant experience, and will be in accordance with the client's pay policy. JBRP1_UKTJ

Description Priory Hospital Kemple View Part Time | 22.5 hours | Site based £34950 - £40950 HCPC registration required Priory Hospital Kemple View has an opportunity for a HCPC registered principal psychologist to join our team. Priory Hospital Kemple View, Blackburn, Lancashire is a 90-bedded hospital providing level 2 rehabilitation and secure services for adult males with mental health conditions and/or personality disorders. It is accessible by public transport, with a local train station approximately a 3-minute drive away. Due to the location of the service, access to a vehicle or the ability to drive is recommended. What you'll be doing As a Principal Psychologist, you'll play a key role in delivering and developing the psychology service within the hospital/unit. You'll provide high-quality psychological input that is responsive to the individual needs, risks and presentations of patients, working as part of the wider multidisciplinary team. You'll be responsible for: • Leading the psychology provision for a designated ward or group of patients, as agreed with the Head of Psychology., • Undertaking comprehensive psychological assessments, formulation and evaluation to understand patients' needs and inform their care., • Delivering evidence-based psychological interventions, both individually and in groups, tailored to patients' presentations and care pathways. You can find additional information in the attached job description. What you'll bring to the role Essential: HCPC registration required The successful candidate will possess a confident grasp of Cognitive Behavioural Therapy and at least two additional therapeutic modalities, including one with specific relevance to interventions used for local or equivalent disorders. You will demonstrate a strong understanding and application of therapeutic principles, with a willingness to undertake further training where required. The ideal candidate will have substantial experience working with complex clients and delivering high-level interventions tailored to their needs, alongside formal training in clinical supervision. Additionally, they will bring solid skills and experience in assessments relevant to the environment and population served, as well as proven leadership and management capabilities. For more information about the role, you can email What we will give you in return We want you to succeed at Priory and thrive in your role. You will be well supported with regular career conversations. We also offer full training and numerous pathways into leadership and qualified clinical positions to help you shape your career with us. • Free on-site parking, • Birthday Holiday - Your Birthday as an extra days annual leave, • Enhanced maternity pay, • Contributory pension scheme, • Flexible benefits including reduced rates and access to new schemes including gym membership, IT technology (laptops / tablets / smartphones) and Healthcare Cash Plan (Simply Health Scheme), • Access to development opportunities, • Sponsorship of professional qualifications through our Individual Professional Development (IPD) panel, • Leadership & management development, • Long service award, • Refer a friend bonuses Shortlisting may begin upon receipt of applications, and the Recruiting Manager may close the vacancy early if enough suitable candidates are identified. About PrioryPriory is the UK's leading independent provider of mental health and adult social care. With 12,000 colleagues and a network of 270 services, we support over 24,000 people each year to live their lives as fully and independently as possible. We treat more than 70 conditions – including depression, anxiety, eating disorders and children's mental health – and provide residential and supported living care for autistic adults, people with a learning disability, Prader–Willi Syndrome, brain injuries and older people. We are an equal opportunities employer committed to providing an inclusive, accessible recruitment process. Learn more about the accessibility support we offer here. For agency enquiries and applications, please view our legal statement here. All roles are subject to a successful disclosure at an appropriate level from the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS), Access NI or Disclosure Scotland. Priory will cover the cost of a DBS check. JBRP1_UKTJ

Job Description Starting salary: £43,227 pro rata, per year Contract type: Fixed term for 12 months Grade: 4 Location: Longmore House, Edinburgh, EH9 1SH with hybrid working Working Hours: 35 hours per week Interviews: To be held over MS Teams on Week Commencing 5th October 2026 The post has been created to increase the organisation's focus on performance management, lead the introduction of a new digital solution and successfully embed our recently introduced framework, thereby driving colleague performance and ultimately helping to transform the culture and behaviours required of a modern public sector organisation. You will have the opportunity to utilise your skills and passion to design, deliver and implement a significant culture change intervention across HES. For more information about the post and information about the team, please access the full job description for this post: 20260904_Performance Managerment Implementation Lead Job Description.docx Please note that if you don't have Office 365 installed on your device, this can be opened using your browser. • Enrolment onto a Civil Service Pension scheme - 28% employer contribution, • 25 days annual leave, pro-rata (increasing to 30 days after 3 years) + 11.5 public holidays, • Reimbursement for relevant professional subscriptions, • Support for further education and personal development, • Study leave for work related courses, • Flexible working hours (where appropriate), • Free entry to all of our properties (with up to three guests), • Free entry to English Heritage, Manx and Cadw properties, • Project manage and lead the delivery, implementation and embedding of the Working and Growing performance management framework., • Act as the subject matter expert for the digital approach to performance management, working with a wider Agile project team., • Seek colleague feedback on the Working and Growing approach and system, leading a programme of continuous improvement., • Research external best practice to ensure our approach is aligned with industry standards and the HES People Strategy., • Support colleagues through the transition from paper-based processes to a new digital system., • Work with policy leads to ensure the performance management framework and HES behaviours align with wider policies and promote a culture of goal setting, review and development., • Design and deliver training to ensure colleagues are confident in using the framework, with HES behaviours embedded throughout the process., • Work closely with Developer as Subject Matter Expert to help design and develop reporting and management information, including creation of dashboards, to support performance management, culture and people strategy insights., • Provide a high-quality, customer-focused service to support colleagues through changes in processes and technology., • Lead enhancements to the Working and Growing approach over time, including alignment to the broader career and talent management initiatives as they continue to develop., • Working with Trade Union Partners to foster constructive dialogue and achieve positive outcomes for colleagues and HES., • Qualification in HR, Organisational Development or Organisational Psychology to SCQF level 9 or equivalent proven experience., • CIPD membership, • Relevant experience designing and delivering performance management approaches, ideally with knowledge of project management principles, • Experience acting as a subject matter expert and providing clear advice and guidance to colleagues, • Experience implementing digital performance management systems in partnership with technical specialists, • Experience designing and delivering change management programmes within an HR or People context, • Strong analytical skills, with experience of creating and producing management information and insights Find out more about desirable skills and experience in our full job description here: 20260904_Performance Managerment Implementation Lead Job Description.docx We are dedicated to building a workforce which is reflective of diversity within Scotland. We warmly welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds, regardless of age, race, gender or gender identity, religious beliefs, marital status, sexual orientation, disability, or neurodiversity. In support of our Gaelic Language Plan, we welcome applications from Gaelic speakers. We want every candidate to have the best chance to succeed during the recruitment process. If you require your application in an alternative format, please reach out to us via email at or call our Head Office at and speak to a member of our People Team. Please note that, at this time, we are unfortunately unable to provide sponsorship as part of the recruitment process, therefore you must have current right to work in the UK to be considered for a post. #J-18808-Ljbffr

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Seeking a Psychology Graduate Teaching Assistant to provide 1:1 support for a child with autism and ADHD in a primary school setting.

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Seeking a Psychology Teaching Assistant for a secondary school in Enfield to support students in KS4 and sixth form, deliver tutoring, and track progress. Requires a 2:1 or 1st Class degree in Psychology or related field.

Psychology Graduate TA:Location - BurnleyPay - £475-£550 per week, depending on experienceStart Date - 16/03/2026, or ASAPContract Type - Temp to PermAre you a recent Psychology graduate looking to pursue a career in education? We are currently working with a large SEN provision to recruit for Lea

Are you a highly motivated and enthusiastic Psychology Graduate looking to gain valuable experience supporting children with SEND and SEMH needs? A welcoming and inclusive school in Southend-on-Sea is seeking a confident Psychology Graduate to join their supportive team as a SEN and SEMH Support Ass

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Seeking a compassionate Mental Health Assistant for a specialist school supporting children with Social, Emotional and Mental Health needs.Role involves emotional regulation, relationship building, and creating nurturing environments.

What your day might look like:Supporting pupils 1:1 or in small groupsHelping children with social, emotional or sensory needs access learningWorking closely with teachers, SENCOs and therapistsBringing calm, confidence and kindness to every challengeWho we’re looking for:Psychology graduates (or

Seeking a qualified Psychology Teacher for a full-time, long-term position at a 'Good' school in Chesham, Buckinghamshire, starting September 2026.

Seeking a part-time Teacher of Psychology for a fixed-term contract.

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Psychology Graduate SEN Teaching Assistant. Are you a passionate Psychology graduate from a top UK university eager to make a difference in young peoples lives? xdjnayx. A highly regarded school in Cambridge is looking for a First-Class Psychology graduate to join their SEN team as a Teaching Assist

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Psychology graduate wanted for a Learning Support Assistant role in a specialist school for neurodiverse children with autism and complex needs.

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SEN Teaching Assistant - Mainstream Secondary School | Slough.Experience, qualification, and soft skills, have you got everything required to succeed in this opportunity Find out below.Academics Ltd is working with a number of welcoming and inclusive secondary schools in Slough that are looking to r

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A full-time, long-term role for a Psychology Graduate in a specialist school supporting children with Autism and Complex Needs. The position focuses on mental health and special education support, aiming to prepare graduates for future roles in psychology.

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Provide 1:1 and small group interventions to support students' academic and emotional needs in a primary school setting.

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Psychology Graduate - Mental Health Support Assistant Are you a psychology graduate who is looking to build meaningful experience working with young vulnerable people? Are you looking for a role where you can apply your knowledge, develop valuable clinical and therapeutic skills and genuinely change

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Teaching Assistant – SEND Support in Oxfordshire.Read all the information about this opportunity carefully, then use the application button below to send your CV and application.Five Education are seeking a compassionate, patient, and dedicated Teaching Assistant to join a well-resourced school in

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Teaching Assistant - Southampton.Daily Supply, Contract & Permanent Opportunities.With Academics - A Leading Education Specialist Agency.Academics are seeking an enthusiastic and dedicated TA to join our team to support in Primary school settings.This role involves supporting classroom activities, p

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Mental Health Teaching Assistant.Crawley - West Sussex - Education - Mental health - SEN - SEMH - MLD - £93-105.Are you wanting to make a difference for children and young people with Special Needs?.This specialist secondary school in Crawley is looking for a dedicated Mental Health Teaching Assist

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