Mental Health Teaching Assistant

Mental Health Teaching Assistant - Reading

Are you passionate about supporting children's mental health and emotional wellbeing in an educational setting?

A nurturing and forward-thinking SEN and SEMH school in Reading is seeking a dedicated Mental Health Teaching Assistant to join their supportive team. This full-time role involves working with children and young people who present with Autism, ADHD, anxiety, trauma‑related needs, and behavioural challenges.

This Mental Health Teaching Assistant role is ideal for graduates in Psychology, Counselling, Education, or Criminology, or individuals looking to gain practical experience before progressing into careers in Clinical Psychology, Therapy, Social Work, or Teaching.

• Role:
  Mental Health Teaching Assistant
• Location: Reading
• Salary: 89-100 per day
• Hours: Monday to Friday, 8:30 am - 3:30 pm
• Start Date: ASAP

As a Mental Health Teaching Assistant
, you will:

• Provide 1:1 and small group emotional and academic support
• Help students develop emotional regulation strategies
• Support behaviour management using therapeutic approaches
• Build strong, trusting relationships with pupils
• Work collaboratively with teachers, SENCOs, and external professionals

This Mental Health Teaching Assistant role is a rewarding opportunity to gain hands‑on experience in a specialist setting where emotional wellbeing is prioritised alongside academic development.

If you are empathetic, resilient, and motivated to make a meaningful impact, apply today or contact Ed at Academics for more information.