Teaching Assistant Mental Health
Listed on 2026-02-12
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Education / Teaching
Special Needs / Learning Disabilities, School Counselor, Psychology, Elementary School
Teaching Assistant - Mental Health / SENAspiring 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.
The Teaching Assistant - Mental Health role 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
What the school offers to the Teaching Assistant - Mental Health 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
Ideal candidate 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
Key details Start: ASAP
Hours:
Monday-Friday, 8:30am-3:30pm
Location:
Reading, Berkshire
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