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Mental Health Assistant

Job in Reading, Berkshire, RG1, England, UK
Listing for: Academics
Full Time position
Listed on 2026-10-08
Job specializations:
  • Healthcare
    Mental Health
Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 92 - 105 GBP Daily GBP 92.00 105.00 DAY
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Mental Health Assistant - Reading

£92 - £105 per day | Full-Time | ASAP Start

Are you a Psychology graduate looking to gain invaluable experience supporting children with additional needs before pursuing a career in Clinical Psychology, Educational Psychology, Mental Health, Speech and Language Therapy, Occupational Therapy or Teaching?

This specialist setting is seeking a passionate and resilient Mental Health Assistant to support autistic children and young people aged 4-16 within a highly nurturing and therapeutic educational environment.

As a Mental Health Assistant, you will work closely with pupils who have Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), as well as associated social, emotional and mental health needs, communication difficulties and sensory processing differences. The school prides itself on its personalised approach, small class sizes and strong therapeutic ethos, ensuring every student is supported to reach their full potential.

The successful Mental Health Assistant will become part of a multidisciplinary team, working alongside specialist teachers, therapists and pastoral staff to help students develop confidence, independence, emotional regulation and positive relationships. Embedded therapeutic support and a whole-child approach are central to the school's philosophy.

The Role:

Supporting autistic pupils both inside and outside the classroom
Working as a Mental Health Assistant to promote emotional wellbeing and positive engagement
Helping students develop social, communication and life skills
Supporting pupils with sensory needs and emotional regulation
Building strong, trusting relationships with young people
Working collaboratively with teachers, therapists and families

Ideal Candidate:

Psychology Graduate or graduate from a related subject
Aspiring Clinical Psychologist, Educational Psychologist, Therapist or Mental Health Practitioner
Passionate about supporting children with autism and additional needs
Patient, empathetic and emotionally resilient
Previous experience working with children, young people or vulnerable individuals is desirable

Why This Opportunity?

Exceptional experience for aspiring psychologists
Specialist autism setting with a strong therapeutic framework
Work alongside experienced therapists and specialist educators
Small class sizes and personalised support
Fantastic training and development opportunities
Gain experience supporting communication, behaviour, wellbeing and learning

This Mental Health Assistant role offers an outstanding foundation for graduates looking to build a career in psychology, mental health or specialist education. If you're looking for a rewarding and meaningful Mental Health Assistant position where you can make a genuine difference every day, we'd love to hear from you.

Salary will be determined by the successful candidate's qualifications and relevant experience, and will be in accordance with the client's pay policy
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