Mental Health Assistant - Reading

Harmonia Careers; Reading; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading school in Reading seeks a SEN Teaching Assistant to support children with mental health issues. This full-time role offers mentorship and experience for graduates in Psychology, Counselling, or Criminology. Ideal for aspiring educational psychologists.

Qualifications

• Relevant experience with SEN children or adults is a plus.
• Level 3 qualifications or higher are required; a degree is highly desirable.

Responsibilities

• Support children with behavioural and mental health challenges.
• Provide consistent, child-centred support for well-being and development.

Skills

Enthusiasm

Proactivity

Adaptability

Resilience

Confidence

Education

Degree in Psychology

Degree in Counselling

Degree in Criminology

Job description

Mental Health Assistant/Teaching Assistant - Reading

Aspiring Educational Psychologist Role

Great for Psychology, Counselling, and Criminology Graduates! ASAP Start

Specializing in Social, Emotional, and Mental Health/Complex Needs

Primary Phase

Are you interested in supporting children with mental health issues? Would you like to build your experience working with complex needs and collaborate with trained therapists, counsellors, and psychologists?

An outstanding specialist school for children with Social and Emotional Mental Health Needs located in Reading, Berkshire, is seeking a bright and enthusiastic Graduate to work as a SEN Teaching Assistant supporting children with behavioural and mental health challenges. The ideal candidate will have qualifications in Psychology, Counselling, or Criminology, but other subjects will also be considered. Relevant experience is also a plus.

The role is full-time, starting ASAP or in September 2023, and involves working with children aged 4 to 11, providing consistent, child-centred support to ensure their well-being and development. Experience in similar roles is desirable but not essential. Graduates from related fields will also be considered.

This is a fantastic opportunity for Psychology graduates to work alongside on-site therapists and psychologists, receive mentorship, shadow sessions, and gain invaluable experience working with SEN and mental health issues. It is ideal for aspiring educational or occupational psychologists, therapeutic support workers, or SEN teachers.

The school is looking for a SEN Teaching Assistant who is enthusiastic, proactive, adaptable, and able to use their initiative. Resilience and confidence in managing challenging behaviour are desirable qualities.

Key Details:

1. SEN Teaching Assistant
2. Mental Health Assistant - Aspiring Educational Psychologist
3. Social and Emotional Mental Health Support
4. ASAP Start
5. Location: Reading, Berkshire
6. Pay: £80-95 per day
7. Full-time, Monday to Friday, 8:30 am to 4:00 pm
8. Ideal for Psychology/Counselling Graduates

The children in this school have complex needs, primarily SEMH, and require a support worker who is understanding, open-minded, and ready for a challenge. Relevant experience can include working with SEN children or adults in any setting, including personal experience with family. Level 3 qualifications or higher are required; a degree is highly desirable.

If you are interested in this SEN Teaching Assistant position, please contact us as soon as possible or apply directly to this advert.