Teaching Assistant; Mental Health

Teaching Assistant – Mental Health / SEN – Aspiring Educational Psychologist – Reading, Berkshire – Full-time | ASAP Start – £85–£110 per day

A specialist SEMH primary school in Reading is seeking a Mental Health Assistant / SEN Teaching Assistant to support children aged 4–11 with Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs and complex behaviours.

This role is well suited to graduates considering a future career in Educational Psychology, mental health, therapeutic support, or SEN teaching, and offers excellent hands‑on experience in a specialist setting.

• Support pupils with SEMH and complex needs on a 1:1 and small‑group basis
• Assist with emotional regulation, behaviour support, and classroom engagement
• Work closely with teachers, therapists, counsellors, and educational psychologists
• Help maintain a safe, structured, and nurturing learning environment
• Build positive, consistent relationships with pupils

• Daily exposure to on‑site therapists and educational psychologists
• Mentoring and opportunities to observe specialist professionals
• Strong hands‑on experience in SEMH and SEN support
• A supportive, child‑centred specialist environment

• Graduates in Psychology, Counselling, Criminology, or related fields (other degrees considered)
• Genuine interest in child mental health and SEN
• Resilient, proactive, and confident supporting challenging behaviour
• Previous SEN or mental health experience desirable but not essential

• Start: ASAP
• Hours:
  
  Monday–Friday, 8:30am–3:30pm
• Location:
  
  Reading, Berkshire