Mental Health Teaching Assistant – Reading
ASAP Start – Full-Time Role
Do you want to gain meaningful experience supporting children with mental health and emotional needs?
A nurturing SEN and Mental Health specialist school in Reading is looking for a caring and motivated Mental Health Teaching Assistant to join their expanding team. You will be supporting students with a range of needs including Anxiety, Trauma, SEMH, Autism, and ADHD.
This Mental Health Teaching Assistant role is perfect for graduates or aspiring professionals hoping to pursue careers in Mental Health Support, Psychology, Counselling, Speech and Language Therapy, or Social Work. You’ll work alongside trained therapists and SEN professionals, learning how to apply therapeutic, relational, and strength-based approaches within the school setting.
Key Details
* Role: Mental Health Teaching Assistant
* Location: Reading
* Salary: £89–£100 per day
* Hours: Monday–Friday, 8:30am–3:30pm
* Start Date: ASAP
* Ideal for: Psychology or Counselling Graduates, aspiring Therapists, Mental Health advocates
Mental Health Teaching Assistant responsibilities will include:
* Offering emotional support to pupils experiencing mental health challenges
* Helping students regulate emotions and build resilience
* Supporting lessons and individual programmes tailored to each child
* Working closely with psychologists, SENCOs, and mental health practitioners
If you’re empathetic, patient, and eager to support vulnerable young people, this role will provide invaluable practical experience in a highly rewarding environment.
Apply today to start a meaningful role in mental health education.
Mental Health Teaching Assistant – Reading