Emotional and Mental Health Teaching Assistant - Reading
ASAP Start - Full-Time Position
Are you committed to supporting young people with emotional, behavioural, and mental health needs?
A highly supportive SEMH and SEN school in Reading is looking for a dedicated Emotional and Mental Health Teaching Assistant to join their team. This is an excellent opportunity for individuals passionate about child psychology, therapeutic education, and mental health support.
As an Emotional and Mental Health Teaching Assistant, you will be working with students aged 6 to 16, helping them regulate emotions, develop positive behaviour strategies, and engage with their learning. This school prides itself on its nurturing environment and multi-disciplinary approach to pupil wellbeing.
Key Details
Role: Emotional and Mental Health Teaching Assistant
Location: Reading
Salary: £89-£100 per day
Hours: Full-time, Monday to Friday, 8:30am - 3:30pm
Start Date: ASAP
Ideal for: Psychology, Counselling, or Criminology Graduates OR individuals passionate about children's mental health
Experience: Not essential-training and support providedIn this Emotional and Mental Health Teaching Assistant role, you will work 1:1 and in small groups to support emotional regulation, behaviour management, and therapeutic interventions. You will collaborate closely with teachers, SEMH specialists, psychologists, and pastoral staff to help foster resilience, confidence, and positive mental health.
This is a fantastic opportunity for those aspiring to become Psychologists, Therapists, Pastoral Support Workers, or SEN practitioners.
If you're ready to make a genuine difference-apply today or contact Ed at Academics.
Emotional and Mental Health Teaching Assistant - Reading