Full job descriptionMental Health Assistant - Specialist SEN School
Location: Reading, Berkshire
Start Date: ASAP
Pay: £90 - £105 per day
Hours: Full-Time (8:30 - 15:30)
Are you a Psychology graduate or aspiring mental health professional looking to gain practical experience supporting children and young people? Do you want to develop your understanding of mental health, emotional wellbeing, and therapeutic interventions within education?
A specialist SEN school in Reading is seeking a compassionate and resilient Mental Health Assistant to join their team immediately. This is an excellent opportunity for graduates aspiring to become Educational Psychologists, Clinical Psychologists, Counsellors, or Mental Health Practitioners.
The school supports pupils with a range of additional needs, including anxiety, emotional regulation difficulties, attachment difficulties, trauma, and social, emotional, and mental health (SEMH) needs. Staff provide individualised support to help pupils feel safe, develop confidence, and engage positively with learning.
As a Mental Health Assistant, your responsibilities will include:
*Providing 1:1 and small group support to pupils experiencing emotional and mental health difficulties.
*Helping pupils develop emotional regulation, resilience, and positive coping strategies.
*Supporting teachers to create a calm, structured, and emotionally supportive learning environment.
*Building trusting relationships with pupils and encouraging positive engagement.
*Supporting behaviour management and identifying potential emotional triggers.
*Working collaboratively with teaching staff and specialist professionals to support pupils’ individual needs.
This Mental Health Assistant role is ideal for someone empathetic, patient, and interested in understanding the relationship between mental health and education.
Previous experience working with children, young people, or individuals with additional needs is beneficial but not essential. Graduates with a strong interest in psychology or mental health are particularly encouraged to apply.
If you are interested in this Mental Health Assistant opportunity, please upload your updated CV directly to this advert.
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Mental Health Assistant - Specialist SEN School - Reading - ASAP Start - £90-£105/day - Full-Time
Salary will be determined by the successful candidate’s qualifications and relevant experience, and will be in accordance with the client’s pay policy.