Impactful Mental Health Teaching Assistant | Specialist School

Academics Ltd; Reading; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 19,000; Full time

Job summary

Academics Ltd. is seeking a Mental Health Teaching Assistant for a specialist school in Reading. The role involves 1:1 and small group support for pupils with emotional and mental health needs, and helping develop coping strategies and regulation skills.

The successful candidate will work with teachers and specialists to maintain a calm classroom and foster wellbeing. Psychology graduates are encouraged to apply; prior experience with children is desirable.

Qualifications

• Graduate in Psychology is preferred.
• Ability to support emotional development and wellbeing.

Responsibilities

• Provide 1:1 and small group support to pupils with emotional/mental health needs.
• Help pupils develop coping strategies and emotional regulation.
• Support teachers in maintaining a calm, supportive classroom environment.
• Build trusting relationships and encourage pupil engagement with learning.
• Assist with behaviour management and therapeutic approaches.
• Collaborate with teaching staff and specialists to support pupil wellbeing.

Skills

Empathy

Resilience

Emotional regulation

Education

Psychology degree

Job description

Academics Ltd. is seeking a Mental Health Teaching Assistant for a specialist school in Reading. The role involves 1:1 and small group support for pupils with emotional and mental health needs, and helping develop coping strategies and regulation skills.

The successful candidate will work with teachers and specialists to maintain a calm classroom and foster wellbeing. Psychology graduates are encouraged to apply; prior experience with children is desirable.