<div><h3>Mental Health Assistant / SEN Teaching Assistant</h3><p>Aspiring Educational Psychologist<br/>Reading, Berkshire<br/>Full-time | ASAP Start<br/>£90-£110 per day</p><p>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.</p><h3>The Role</h3><ul><li>Support pupils with SEMH and complex needs on a 1:1 and small-group basis</li><li>Assist with emotional regulation, behaviour support, and engagement in learning</li><li>Work collaboratively with teachers, therapists, counsellors, and psychologists</li><li>Help create a safe, structured, and nurturing learning environment</li><li>Build positive, consistent relationships with pupils</li></ul><h3>What the School Offers</h3><ul><li>Daily exposure to on-site therapists and educational psychologists</li><li>Mentoring and opportunities to shadow specialist professionals</li><li>Excellent hands-on experience with mental health and SEN</li><li>A supportive, child-centred, and specialist setting</li></ul><h3>Ideal Candidate</h3><ul><li>Graduate in Psychology, Counselling, Criminology or a related field are welcomed although not essential (other degrees considered)</li><li>Passionate about child mental health and SEN</li><li>Resilient, proactive, and confident supporting challenging behaviour</li><li>Experience with SEN or mental health (professional, voluntary, or personal) is desirable but not essential</li></ul><h3>Key Details</h3><ul><li>Role: SEN Teaching Assistant / Mental Health Assistant</li><li>Start: ASAP</li><li>Hours: Monday-Friday, 8:30am-3:30pm</li><li>Location: Reading, Berkshire</li></ul><p>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.</p></div>