Mental Health Support Assistant - Reading

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

Job summary

A professional educational support organization is seeking a Mental Health Support Assistant in Reading to support young children with mental health challenges. This role involves helping students manage emotions and settle into routines. The ideal candidate has experience working with vulnerable young people and may have a background in education, psychology, or therapy. This full-time position offers the chance to gain valuable experience in a supportive environment, starting in January.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting SEN children or young people.
• Background in education, psychology or therapy is advantageous.
• Commitment to promoting good mental health.

Responsibilities

• Provide support to students managing their emotions.
• Facilitate a positive environment for learning.
• Work with students struggling with mental health challenges.

Skills

Experience working with vulnerable children

Understanding of mental health issues

Ability to create a positive and safe environment

Education

Degree in education, psychology, or therapy

Job description

Mental Health Support Assistant - Reading

Are you passionate about mental health? Do you want to build a career centred around helping young children and promoting good mental health?

An excellent opportunity has become available for a mental health support assistant, supporting SEN children in a school in Reading. They are currently looking for a mental health support assistant to join them in January. As a mental health assistant you will directly be involved in helping children manage and cope with their emotions and mental health.

These young students struggle with challenging mental health such as anxiety, depression, mood disorders, ADHD and post-traumatic stress disorder. Your main duties as a mental health support assistant will include providing support to these students, to help them settle into their routines in school and minimise triggering situations as much as possible.

These young people need someone who can facilitate a positive and safe environment for them to learn and grow. You will gain valuable experience in the sector and have the chance to shadow other professionals in the field.

The ideal candidate would have some experience working with vulnerable children or young people. Any education, psychology or therapy background is advantageous but graduates will be considered.

This would be a fantastic opportunity for aspiring psychologists, teachers or therapists.

• Mental Health Support Assistant
• Primary
• Reading
• January Start
• Full time
• 85 to 100 per day