SEMH Mental Health Teaching Assistant – Reading ASAP

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

Job summary

Academics Ltd. is seeking a dedicated Mental Health Teaching Assistant in Reading to support pupils with SEMH needs. You will work 1:1 and in small groups, providing emotional encouragement and helping students build resilience throughout the school day.

The role focuses on social, emotional, and mental health support, with opportunities to develop skills in emotional regulation and supportive pedagogy. Immediate start available.

Qualifications

• Experience in mentoring, care work or youth support is beneficial.
• Degree in Psychology, Mental Health, Counselling or related subject would be advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Provide emotional and pastoral support to pupils with SEMH challenges.
• Help students develop emotional regulation and coping strategies.
• Deliver 1:1 and small-group activities to promote wellbeing and resilience.
• Build trusting relationships and provide a consistent source of support.
• Work with teachers and SEN staff to support individual development.

Skills

Pastoral support

Emotional regulation

1:1 support

Group activities

Behaviour awareness

Education

Degree in Psychology or related field

Job description

Academics Ltd. is seeking a dedicated Mental Health Teaching Assistant in Reading to support pupils with SEMH needs. You will work 1:1 and in small groups, providing emotional encouragement and helping students build resilience throughout the school day.

The role focuses on social, emotional, and mental health support, with opportunities to develop skills in emotional regulation and supportive pedagogy. Immediate start available.