Mental Health Assistant - Aspiring Psychologist - Reading

Academics Ltd; Reading; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency in Reading is looking for a full-time Mental Health Assistant/Teaching Assistant. This role is ideal for graduates in Psychology, Counselling, or Criminology. You will support children with mental health issues and work alongside trained professionals in a SEN setting. Strong adaptability and resilience are essential. Salary ranges from £85-£95 per day.

Qualifications

• Degree in Psychology, Counselling, Criminology or related field; graduates in similar fields will be considered.
• Level 3 qualifications or higher; a degree is desirable.
• Experience with SEN or SEMH is desirable but not essential; relevant experience will be considered.

Responsibilities

• Support children with mental health issues and complex needs in a SEN setting.
• Work alongside trained therapists, counsellors and psychologists on-site at the school.
• Demonstrate resilience and confidence to work with challenging behaviour.

Skills

Support for children with mental health issues

Adaptability

Resilience

Child-centred care

Education

Degree in Psychology, Counselling, Criminology or related field

Level 3 qualifications or higher

Job description

Overview

Mental Health Assistant/Teaching Assistant - Reading
Aspiring Educational Psychologist role
Great for Psychology/Counselling/Criminology Graduates! ASAP Start
Social, Emotional and Mental Health/Complex Needs
Primary Phase

Responsibilities

• Support children with mental health issues and complex needs in a SEN setting.
• Work alongside trained therapists, counsellors and psychologists on-site at the school.
• Be proactive and adaptable, using own initiative; demonstrate resilience and confidence to work with challenging behaviour.
• Shadow sessions and learn from on-site therapists and psychologists; gain experience in SEMH and special needs support.

Requirements / Qualifications

• Degree in Psychology, Counselling, Criminology or related field; graduates in similar fields will be considered.
• Level 3 qualifications or higher; a degree is desirable.
• Experience with SEN or SEMH is desirable but not essential; relevant experience will be considered.
• Able to work with children aged 4 to 11 and support consistent, child-centred care.

Details

• Role: SEN Teaching Assistant / Mental Health Assistant - Aspiring Educational Psychologist
• Location: Reading, Berkshire
• Start: ASAP
• Hours: Full-time, Mon-Fri 8:30am to 4:00pm
• Salary: £85-£95 per day

Interested candidates should contact Abi at Academics or apply directly to this advert.