Mental Health Support Assistant

Job in Reading, Berkshire, RG1, England, UK

Listing for: Academics

Full Time position
Listed on 2026-07-19

Job specializations:

Education / Teaching
Special Needs / Learning Disabilities, Special Education Assistant, Teacher Assistant/ Paraprofessional

Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 90 - 105 GBP Hourly GBP 90.00 105.00 HOUR

Mental Health Support Assistant

Location:

Reading

Start Date:

ASAP

Pay Scale: £90.00 - £105.00 per day

Are you a compassionate and dedicated Mental Health Support Assistant looking for a rewarding role in education? Do you have experience supporting children with SEMH needs or additional learning difficulties?

A welcoming Specialist School in Reading is seeking a committed Mental Health Support Assistant to join their supportive team immediately. The successful candidate will work closely with pupils who have SEMH needs, autism, ADHD, and communication difficulties.

Responsibilities

Providing tailored 1:1 support for pupils
Supporting emotional regulation and wellbeing
Encouraging positive classroom engagement
Creating a safe and inclusive learning environment
Working collaboratively with teachers and therapists
Starting ASAP with excellent transport links

Qualifications

The ideal Mental Health Support Assistant will have previous experience in education, youth work, care, or support work.

Benefits

The school offers ongoing training and excellent support from leadership.

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