Mental Health Teaching Assistant. Job in Caversham Education & Training Jobs

Academics Ltd; Playhatch; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A specialist education provider in Reading is seeking a caring Mental Health Teaching Assistant to support students with emotional needs. This full-time role requires empathy, patience, and a passion for helping young people. You will work with trained professionals and gain invaluable experience in mental health education. Ideal for graduates in Psychology or Counselling, this position offers a meaningful opportunity to make a difference in students' lives. Salary ranges from £89 to £100 per day, with hours Monday to Friday, 8:30 am to 3:30 pm.

Qualifications

• Strong understanding of mental health challenges and emotional support needs.
• Ability to collaborate with educational and mental health professionals.
• Desire to provide support to young people in an educational setting.

Responsibilities

• Offer emotional support to pupils experiencing mental health challenges.
• Help students regulate emotions and build resilience.
• Support lessons and individual programmes tailored to each child.
• Work closely with psychologists, SENCOs, and mental health practitioners.

Skills

Empathy

Patience

Emotional regulation support

Resilience building

Collaboration with mental health professionals

Education

Degree in Psychology or Counselling

Aspiring Therapists or Mental Health Advocates

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

Mental Health Teaching Assistant responsibilities will include:

• 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