Mental Health Assistant/Aspiring Therapist

Academics Ltd; Oxford; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational organization in Reading is seeking a Mental Health Assistant/Aspiring Therapist to support children's mental health and educational needs. This full-time role focuses on working with children aged 5 to 11, helping them manage emotional and behavioural challenges. Ideal candidates are graduates in Psychology, Counselling, or Criminology. A rewarding opportunity awaits to make a difference in young lives.

Qualifications

• Passionate about supporting children's mental health and emotional well-being.
• Experience or interest in working with neurodiverse conditions including Autism and ADHD.
• Ability to engage and regulate pupils during lessons.

Responsibilities

• Support children aged 5 to 11 with emotional and behavioural challenges.
• Assist during lessons to help pupils stay engaged.
• Promote positive mental health and social development.

Skills

Supporting children's mental health

Emotional resilience

Behavioural support

Education

Degree in Psychology, Counselling, or Criminology

Job description

Overview

Mental Health Assistant/Aspiring Therapist - Reading – ASAP Start - Full-Time Position

Are you passionate about supporting children's mental health and emotional well-being? Do you aspire to a career in Psychology, Education, or Therapy? If so, this Mental Health Assistant/Aspiring Therapist role in Reading could be the perfect opportunity for you to gain hands-on, practical experience in a specialist educational setting.

A welcoming and inclusive SEN school in Reading is seeking a Mental Health Assistant/Aspiring Therapist to support children aged 5 to 11 with a range of mental health challenges, behavioural needs, and neurodiverse conditions including Autism, ADHD, and SEMH. This is a full-time, long-term role offering a rewarding opportunity to make a lasting difference in the lives of vulnerable children.

Key Details

• Role: Mental Health Assistant/Aspiring Therapist
• Location: Reading
• Salary: 89- 100 per day
• Hours: Full-time, Monday to Friday, 8:30 am - 3:30 pm
• Start Date: ASAP
• Age Group: Children aged 5 to 11
• Ideal for: Psychology, Counselling, or Criminology Graduates or anyone wanting to support children with mental health needs

As a Mental Health Assistant/Aspiring Therapist, you will work 1:1 and in small groups to support children with emotional and behavioural challenges. Additionally assisting during lessons to help pupils stay engaged and regulated and promoting positive mental health, emotional resilience, and social development.

The Mental Health Assistant/Aspiring Therapist role is ideal for Psychology, Counselling, or Criminology graduates. If you're ready to make a real difference and gain the experience needed to launch a meaningful career, apply directly to this advert today.

For more information or to express your interest, contact Ed at Academics.

Mental Health Assistant/Aspiring Therapist - Reading