Mental Health Assistant - Reading
ASAP Start - Full-Time Position
Are you passionate about supporting children's emotional wellbeing and helping them overcome barriers to learning?
A nurturing and inclusive SEN school in Reading is seeking a Mental Health Assistant to join their caring and professional team. This is a full-time, long-term role ideal for graduates in Psychology, Counselling, Criminology, or Education, or for anyone looking to make a positive impact on young people's mental health and emotional development.
As a Mental Health Assistant, you will work closely with students, providing both 1:1 and small group support, helping them to regulate emotions, build confidence, and engage positively in their education. Collaborating with teachers, therapists, and pastoral staff, you'll play an essential role in promoting a safe and supportive learning environment.
Key Details
- Role: Mental Health 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 anyone passionate about supporting children's mental health
As a Mental Health Assistant, you will:
- Support students with emotional regulation and mental wellbeing
- Help implement personalised learning and behaviour plans
- Work alongside therapists and SEN staff to deliver targeted interventions
- Foster trusting, empathetic relationships with pupils
This role offers invaluable, hands-on experience for aspiring Psychologists, Therapists, Counsellors, or Teachers. If you're a compassionate and motivated individual looking to make a lasting difference in children's lives - apply today!
Mental Health Assistant - Reading
Salary range
- GPB 89 - GPB 100