Job Description
Mental Health Assistant / Teaching Assistant - Reading\n\nAspiring Educational Psychologist Opportunity\n\nIdeal for Psychology / Counselling / Criminology Graduates\n ASAP Start | Primary Phase | £85-£100 per day\n\nAre you passionate about supporting children with mental health needs?\n Would you love the opportunity to work alongside trained therapists, counsellors and psychologists while gaining valuable SEN experience?\n\nAn outstanding specialist school in Reading, Berkshire, is seeking a dedicated and enthusiastic Mental Health Assistant / Teaching Assistant to support children aged 4-11 with Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs and complex behaviours.\n\nThis is an excellent opportunity for a Psychology, Counselling or Criminology graduate (or a candidate with relevant experience) who is keen to build hands-on experience in a specialist setting - perfect for an aspiring educational psychologist, therapeutic support worker, or SEN teacher.\n\nAbout the Role:\n\nMental Health Assistant / SEN Teaching Assistant\n\nFull-time (Monday to Friday, 8:30am-4:00pm)\n\nASAP start\n\nWorking closely with pupils with SEMH and complex needs\n\nCollaborating with on-site psychologists, therapists, and specialist teachers\n\nSupporting pupils both in class and through targeted interventions\n\nGaining invaluable experience shadowing therapy sessions and interventions\n\nThe Ideal Candidate:\n\nA graduate in Psychology, Counselling, Criminology (other related subjects considered)\nLevel 3 qualifications or above preferred\nConfident, resilient, proactive, and able to use initiative\nOpen-minded, patient and enthusiastic about supporting young people\nPrevious experience working with children, young people or adults with SEN/SEMH (personal or professional) is desirable but not essential\n\nInterested?\n Contact Abi at Academics today or apply directly via this advert - don't miss out on this fantastic opportunity to launch your career in mental health and education