Psychology Graduate - Mental Health Assistant - Reading

Academics; Reading; On-site; GBP 16,000 - 19,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

ASAP Start

£85–£105 per day

Supportive staff

Amazing children

Job summary

Academics in Reading is seeking a Psychology Graduate to work as a Mental Health Assistant. You will support students with social, emotional and mental health needs, helping them access learning and navigate emotions.

The role is suitable for psychology graduates and those from related backgrounds, with an ASAP start and a daily rate of £85–£105. A supportive staff team and the opportunity to make a real difference are highlighted.

Qualifications

• Relevant degree in psychology or related field.
• Ability to support students with mental health needs.
• Commitment to safeguarding policies and procedures.

Responsibilities

• Deliver specific interventions designed for the student’s needs and goals.
• De-escalate meltdowns and challenging behaviours.
• Help students process emotions and learn coping strategies.
• Create a safe, engaging and supportive learning environment.

Skills

Caring

Enthusiastic

Positive

Proactive

Safeguarding

Education

Psychology degree

Job description

Psychology Graduate - Mental Health Assistant - Reading

Are you looking for an opportunity that will allow you to make a difference? Are you looking for a role that will set you up with amazing experience?

A fantastic role has recently become available our highly regarded specialist school in Reading.

This incredible setting look after children who have been excluded from education or those who struggle to maintain a place in mainstream education. Many of these children also have co‑existing issues such as social, emotional and mental health needs, with some also dealing with barriers to their learning. These students are facing trauma and neglect which negatively impacts their learning.

The school need a mental health assistant to support their students in their day to day activities.

The students that attend this school are primary and secondary ages. Each child has a personalised educational and health care plan and individual intervention plans designed to help them thrive. As a Mental Health Assistant, you will be part of ensuring that they are able to complete their academic work while also helping them navigate through their emotions. You will also play a part in helping them learn functional life skills, helping them be as independent as possible.

What you can expect as a Mental Health Assistant:

• Deliver specific interventions that have been designed with the student, their needs and goals in mind
• De‑escalate any meltdowns and behaviour that may occur
• Help the children work through their big emotions
• Create a safe and engaging learning environment

Qualities you need to be a successful Mental Health Assistant:

• Caring
• Enthusiastic
• Positive
• Determined to make a difference
• Proactive
• Understand the importance of safeguarding

People who would benefit largely from this role would be psychology graduates a well as those with a background in sport, art, drama or music.

Key information:

• Mental Health Assistant
• Reading
• ASAP Start
• 85- 105 per day
• Supportive staff
• Amazing children

Psychology Graduate - Mental Health Assistant - Reading - ASAP Start

Salary will be determined by the successful candidate's qualifications and relevant experience, and will be in accordance with the client's pay policy.