Mental Health Assistant / SEN Teaching Assistant Aspiring Educational Psychologist Reading, Berkshire Full-time | ASAP Start £85-£95 per day An outstanding specialist SEMH primary school in Reading is seeking a Mental Health Assistant / SEN Teaching Assistant to support children aged 4-11 with Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs and complex behaviours. This role is ideal for Psychology, Counselling, Criminology or related graduates who are considering a future career in Educational Psychology, therapeutic support, mental health, or SEN teaching. The Role Support pupils with SEMH and complex needs on a 1:1 and small-group basis Assist with emotional regulation, behaviour support, and engagement in learning Work collaboratively with teachers, therapists, counsellors, and psychologists Help create a safe, structured, and nurturing learning environment Build positive, consistent relationships with pupils What the School Offers Daily exposure to on-site therapists and educational psychologists Mentoring and opportunities to shadow specialist professionals Excellent hands-on experience with mental health and SEN A supportive, child-centred, and specialist setting Ideal Candidate Graduate in Psychology, Counselling, Criminology or a related field are welcomed although not essential (other degrees considered) Passionate about child mental health and SEN Resilient, proactive, and confident supporting challenging behaviour Experience with SEN or mental health (professional, voluntary, or personal) is desirable but not essential Key Details Role: SEN Teaching Assistant / Mental Health Assistant Start: ASAP Hours: Monday-Friday, 8:30am-3:30pm Location: Reading, Berkshire If you are an aspiring Educational Psychologist or mental health professional looking to gain invaluable SEMH experience, this is an excellent opportunity to start your career