Mental Health Teaching Assistant

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

Job summary

A mental health support organization in Reading is seeking a caring Mental Health Teaching Assistant to provide essential support to students with emotional and mental health needs. This full-time role offers an opportunity to gain meaningful experience in Mental Health Education and requires empathy, patience, and ideally a background in Psychology or Counselling. You'll work closely with professionals, offering emotional support and helping students build resilience. Apply today to make a lasting impact in the lives of young individuals.

Qualifications

• Must be empathetic and patient to support vulnerable young people.
• Experience or study in mental health, psychology, or counselling preferred.

Responsibilities

• Offering emotional support to pupils experiencing mental health challenges.
• Helping students regulate emotions and build resilience.
• Supporting lessons and individual programmes tailored to each child.
• Working closely with psychologists, SENCOs, and mental health practitioners.

Skills

Emotional support

Patient communication

Empathy

Education

Degree in Psychology or Counselling

Job description

Mental Health Teaching Assistant - Reading

ASAP Start - Full-Time Role

Do you want to gain meaningful experience supporting children with mental health and emotional needs? A nurturing SEN and Mental Health specialist school in Reading is looking for a caring and motivated Mental Health Teaching Assistant to join their expanding team. You will be supporting students with a range of needs including Anxiety, Trauma, SEMH, Autism, and ADHD.

This Mental Health Teaching Assistant role is perfect for graduates or aspiring professionals hoping to pursue careers in Mental Health Support, Psychology, Counselling, Speech and Language Therapy, or Social Work. You'll work alongside trained therapists and SEN professionals, learning how to apply therapeutic, relational, and strength-based approaches within the school setting.

Key Details

• Role: Mental Health Teaching Assistant
• Location: Reading
• Salary: £89-£100 per day
• Hours: Monday‑Friday, 8:30am‑3:30pm
• Start Date: ASAP
• Ideal for: Psychology or Counselling Graduates, aspiring Therapists, Mental Health advocates

Responsibilities

• Offering emotional support to pupils experiencing mental health challenges
• Helping students regulate emotions and build resilience
• Supporting lessons and individual programmes tailored to each child
• Working closely with psychologists, SENCOs, and mental health practitioners

If you're empathetic, patient, and eager to support vulnerable young people, this role will provide invaluable practical experience in a highly rewarding environment.

Apply today to start a meaningful role in mental health education.

Mental Health Teaching Assistant - Reading