Aspiring Psychologist: Autism Support Assistant

Academics; Old Warren; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 19,000; Full time

Job summary

Academics in Reading is seeking a Mental Health Assistant to support autistic children aged 4-16 in a nurturing, therapeutic educational setting. You will work with pupils with ASD and related SEMH needs, alongside teachers and therapists, to help them engage and learn.

This role offers valuable experience for aspiring psychologists, with small class sizes, specialist staff, and strong training. You will help develop social, communication and emotional regulation skills while building trusted

Qualifications

• Psychology graduate with interest in clinical or educational psychology.
• Experience supporting autistic children is beneficial.
• Willingness to work in a therapeutic educational setting.

Responsibilities

• Support autistic pupils inside and outside the classroom.
• Promote emotional wellbeing and engagement.
• Help students develop social, communication and life skills.
• Collaborate with teachers, therapists and families.

Skills

Psychology graduate

Autism awareness

Education

Bachelor's degree in Psychology

Job description

Academics in Reading is seeking a Mental Health Assistant to support autistic children aged 4-16 in a nurturing, therapeutic educational setting. You will work with pupils with ASD and related SEMH needs, alongside teachers and therapists, to help them engage and learn.

This role offers valuable experience for aspiring psychologists, with small class sizes, specialist staff, and strong training. You will help develop social, communication and emotional regulation skills while building trusted