- Mental Health Support Worker
If you're dreaming of becoming a Clinical, Educational, or Child Psychologist, this is your chance to get stuck in, build real experience, and make a genuine difference-every single day.
We're on the lookout for an Aspiring Psychologist
- Mental Health Support Worker to join a fantastic specialist school in Reading. The students here have a primary diagnosis of Autism, alongside co-existing needs like mental health challenges, speech and language difficulties, and emotional/behavioural regulation.
In short? They need someone like you. Someone who is passionate and interested in making a difference.
The role:- Supporting students in the classroom-helping them stay engaged, focused, and confident
- Providing hands-on, practical support tailored to each student's individual needs
- Assisting with interventions (think speech & language programmes, emotional regulation strategies, and structured routines)
- Helping students navigate social situations and build communication skills
- Being a consistent, encouraging presence in their school day
This isn't shadowing. This isn't observing. This is real experience.
You'll:- Work closely with students with Autism and complex needs
- See psychological theories play out in real life (and learn what actually works!)
- Gain invaluable experience for careers in Clinical Psychology, Educational Psychology, Speech & Language Therapy, or Mental Health Services
- Build confidence, resilience, and seriously impressive skills
- Someone curious, proactive, and ready to learn
- Patience, empathy, and the ability to connect with young people
- A calm, positive attitude-even when things get challenging
- Bonus points if you've got experience with Autism or SEN (but not essential!)
- Every day is different-expect small wins, big breakthroughs, and plenty of proud moments
- Work alongside a supportive team who genuinely care
- Make a real, visible difference in young people's lives
- Walk away with experience that actually sets you apart
- Specialist School in Reading
- ASAP Start
- £90 - £100 per day
- Full Time
- Small class sizes
- Amazing hands on experience
- Term Time Only
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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