Psychology Graduate - Mental Health Teaching Assistant

Academics Ltd; Thatcham; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 19,000; Full time

Job summary

Academics Ltd in Maidenhead is seeking a Psychology Graduate to join as a Mental Health Teaching Assistant, supporting primary and secondary pupils with mental health and emotional needs. You will work within classrooms delivering targeted interventions and helping pupils reach EHCP targets.

This full-time role starts ASAP and offers valuable hands-on experience in education and child psychology, with mentorship from teachers and opportunities to develop skills in behaviour management, student

Qualifications

• Genuine interest in child mental health and development.
• Empathetic, resilient, and passionate about supporting young people.
• Patient and positive, understanding every child's needs are different.

Responsibilities

• Provide tailored classroom support to help pupils overcome barriers to learning and build confidence.
• Deliver individual intervention plans and assist pupils in meeting EHCP targets.
• Support pupils in managing emotions and developing essential learning skills.
• Collaborate with teaching staff to implement effective classroom strategies.

Job description

Psychology Graduate - Mental Health Teaching Assistant

Turn your passion for psychology into a career that changes lives.

Are you looking to make a real difference in the lives of children and young people? Do you have a passion for mental health, emotional wellbeing, and helping every child reach their potential?

This amazing specialist school in Maidenhead are looking for a compassionate, patient, and motivated Mental Health Teaching Assistant to support primary and secondary-aged pupils with a range of mental health, learning, and emotional needs. They are looking for some to start ASAP on a full time basis.

What the role entails:

Working within the classroom, you'll provide tailored support to help pupils overcome barriers to learning, build confidence, manage their emotions, and develop the skills they need to thrive. You'll work closely with teaching staff to deliver individual intervention plans and support pupils in meeting the targets outlined in their Education, Health and Care Plans (EHCPs).

This is more than a classroom role - it's an opportunity to make a lasting impact. You could be the person who helps a child feel understood, builds their confidence, or makes school feel like a safe place to be.

We're looking for:

• Someone with a genuine interest in child mental health and development.
• Someone empathetic, resilient, and passionate about supporting young people.
• A patient and positive individual who understands that every child's needs are different.
• Someone eager to gain hands-on experience in education, mental health, or child psychology.

Whether you're considering a future career in educational psychology, clinical psychology, counselling, or mental health, this role offers invaluable practical experience while allowing you to make a meaningful difference every single day.

What you need to know:

• Mental Health Assistant
• Maidenhead
• 90 - 105 per day
• ASAP Start
• Psychology related experience
• Full Time
• AMAZING experience

Psychology Graduate - Mental Health Teaching Assistant

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