Mental Health Support Assistant – School Role in Reading

Academics; Reading; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 20,000; Full time

Job summary

Academics is seeking a Mental Health Support Assistant to work with children and young people in a specialist school in Reading. The role involves helping students manage emotions and mental health, creating a safe learning environment and supporting routines.

There is potential for an ASAP or September start and a long-term, full-time commitment. Ideal candidates will have experience with vulnerable children or young people; education, psychology or therapy background is advantageous but

Qualifications

• Experience working with vulnerable children or young people.
• Education/psychology/therapy background is advantageous but graduates will be considered.

Responsibilities

• Support students in managing emotions and mental health in school.
• Foster a safe and engaging learning environment for the students.
• Help students settle into routines and minimise triggering situations.
• Shadow other professionals to gain experience in the field.

Skills

Experience with vulnerable children

Mental health support

Education

Education/psychology/therapy background

Job description

Academics is seeking a Mental Health Support Assistant to work with children and young people in a specialist school in Reading. The role involves helping students manage emotions and mental health, creating a safe learning environment and supporting routines.

There is potential for an ASAP or September start and a long-term, full-time commitment. Ideal candidates will have experience with vulnerable children or young people; education, psychology or therapy background is advantageous but