Mental Health Teaching Assistant - Reading

ASAP Start - Full-Time Role

Do you want to gain meaningful experience supporting children with mental health and emotional needs?

A nurturing SEN and Mental Health specialist school in Reading is looking for a caring and motivated Mental Health Teaching Assistant to join their expanding team. You will be supporting students with a range of needs including Anxiety, Trauma, SEMH, Autism, and ADHD.

This Mental Health Teaching Assistant role is perfect for graduates or aspiring professionals hoping to pursue careers in Mental Health Support, Psychology, Counselling, Speech and Language Therapy, or Social Work. You'll work alongside trained therapists and SEN professionals, learning how to apply therapeutic, relational, and strength-based approaches within the school setting.

Key Details

Role: Mental Health Teaching Assistant
Location: Reading
Salary: £89-£100 per day
Hours: Monday-Friday, 8:30am-3:30pm
Start Date: ASAP
Ideal for: Psychology or Counselling Graduates, aspiring Therapists, Mental Health advocatesMental Health Teaching Assistant responsibilities will include:

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 practitionersIf you're empathetic, patient, and eager to support vulnerable young people, this role will provide invaluable practical experience in a highly rewarding environment.

Apply today to start a meaningful role in mental health education.

Mental Health Teaching Assistant - Reading