Student Mental Health Teaching Assistant – Reading

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

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.