Psychology Graduate - Mental Health Support Assistant

Psychology Graduate - Mental Health Assistant Turn Your Degree Into Something That Truly Matters Finished your psychology degree and wondering what's next? This could be exactly what you're looking for. We're searching for a Mental Health Assistant to join a specialist school in Reading, supporting students with Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs. These young people are bright, resilient, and full of potential - but many have faced significant challenges in their lives and need the right support to help them succeed.

No two days are the same in this role. It's fast-paced, rewarding, emotional, and genuinely life-changing - for both the students and for you. What You'll Be Doing You'll work closely with students on a 1:1 basis and in small groups, helping them feel safe, supported, and ready to learn. Your day-to-day could include:
Helping students manage emotions and develop healthy coping strategies Building trusted relationships that give students confidence and stability Supporting social development and modelling positive behaviours Working alongside teachers, therapists, and pastoral teams to provide consistent support Being the calm, encouraging presence students can rely on - especially on difficult days What We're Looking For You don't need to know everything already - but you do need the right mindset.

We're looking for someone who is:
Passionate about mental health and supporting young people Patient, empathetic and positive Ready to learn and grow every day A strong team player with a good understanding of safeguarding The Details Specialist school based in Reading ASAP Start - September start available too! £90 - £110 per day Full time Ideal for psychology graduates Incredible hands on experience for future career in psychology and mental health If you're looking for more than 'just a job' and want a role where you'll grow personally and professionally while changing lives along the way - we'd love to hear from you.