Mental Health Assistant - Reading

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

Mental Health Assistant - Reading

£92 - £105 per day | Full-Time | September Start

Are you a Psychology graduate looking to gain invaluable experience supporting children with additional needs before pursuing a career in Clinical Psychology, Educational Psychology, Mental Health, Speech and Language Therapy, Occupational Therapy or Teaching?

This specialist setting is seeking a passionate and resilient Mental Health Assistant to support autistic children and young people aged 4-16 within a highly nurturing and therapeutic educational environment.

As a Mental Health Assistant, you will work closely with pupils who have Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), as well as associated social, emotional and mental health needs, communication difficulties and sensory processing differences. The school prides itself on its personalised approach, small class sizes and strong therapeutic ethos, ensuring every student is supported to reach their full potential.

The successful Mental Health Assistant will become part of a multidisciplinary team, working alongside specialist teachers, therapists and pastoral staff to help students develop confidence, independence, emotional regulation and positive relationships. Embedded therapeutic support and a whole-child approach are central to the school's philosophy.

The Role:

• Supporting autistic pupils both inside and outside the classroom
• Working as a Mental Health Assistant to promote emotional wellbeing and positive engagement
• Helping students develop social, communication and life skills
• Supporting pupils with sensory needs and emotional regulation
• Building strong, trusting relationships with young people
• Working collaboratively with teachers, therapists and families

Why This Opportunity?

• Exceptional experience for aspiring psychologists
• Specialist autism setting with a strong therapeutic framework
• Work alongside experienced therapists and specialist educators
• Small class sizes and personalised support
• Fantastic training and development opportunities
• Gain experience supporting communication, behaviour, wellbeing and learning

This Mental Health Assistant role offers an outstanding foundation for graduates looking to build a career in psychology, mental health or specialist education. If you're looking for a rewarding and meaningful Mental Health Assistant position where you can make a genuine difference every day, we'd love to hear from you.

Salary will be determined by the successful candidate's qualifications and relevant experience, and will be in accordance with the client's pay policy