Mental Health Assistant - Reading

Academics Ltd.; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An outstanding specialist school is seeking a bright and enthusiastic Graduate to join as a SEN Teaching Assistant. This role is perfect for those aspiring to become educational or occupational psychologists, offering the chance to work closely with trained professionals in a supportive environment. You'll gain invaluable experience working with children facing mental health challenges and complex needs, helping to foster their development and well-being. If you're passionate about making a difference and eager to learn, this opportunity is ideal for you.

Qualifications

• Degree in Psychology, Counselling, or Criminology preferred.
• Experience working with SEN children or adults is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Support children with Social and Emotional Mental Health needs.
• Work alongside therapists and psychologists to enhance learning.

Skills

Empathy

Communication Skills

Resilience

Adaptability

Education

Degree in Psychology

Degree in Counselling

Degree in Criminology

Level 3 Qualifications

Job description

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

Are you interested in supporting children with Mental Health issues?

Would you like to build your experience working with Complex Needs and work alongside trained therapists, counsellors and psychologists?

An outstanding specialist school for children with Social and Emotional Mental Health Needs based in Reading in Berkshire is looking for a bright and enthusiastic Graduate to work as a SEN Teaching Assistant to support children with behaviour and mental health issues. Ideally, the Graduate will have qualified in Psychology, Counselling or Criminology, but other subjects will also be considered. Candidates with relevant experience will also be considered!

This is a FANTASTIC opportunity for any Psychology Graduate to work alongside the therapists and psychologists based on-site at the school. You will be mentored and have the opportunity to shadow sessions and learn from them. Plus, you will gain invaluable experience working with Special Needs and Mental Health issues. This is a great opportunity for an aspiring educational or occupational psychologist, therapeutic support worker or SEN teacher.

The SEMH School is looking for a SEN Teaching Assistant who can bring enthusiasm, passion and experience to the classroom. They are looking for a SEN TA who will be proactive and adaptable and be able to use their own initiative. Resilience and confidence to work with challenging behaviour is desirable!

1. SEN Teaching Assistant
2. Mental Health Assistant - Aspiring Educational Psychologist
3. Social and Emotional Mental Health Support
4. ASAP Start
5. Reading, Berkshire
6. £80-£95 per day
7. Full-time Mon-Fri 8.30am to 4pm
8. Ideal for Psychology/Counselling Graduates

The SEN children in this school require a teaching assistant who understands their complex needs and is open-minded and up for a challenge. The children have varying needs although SEMH is the main provision. Suitable experience can include working with SEN children and/or adults in any setting, even on a personal level such as with family. Level 3 qualifications+ are also required and a Degree would be most desirable.

If you are interested in this SEN Teaching Assistant position, please contact Abi @ Academics ASAP or apply direct to this advert.