Job Description:

Mental Health Assistant - Reading | Start Your Career Supporting Young Minds!

£95-£105 per day | Immediate Start | Full-Time | Long-Term Opportunity

Passionate About Psychology and Making a Difference?

Are you a Psychology, Counselling, Education or Criminology graduate looking to turn your degree into a rewarding career?

A welcoming primary school in Reading is seeking a compassionate and enthusiastic Mental Health Assistant to join its specialist Resource Base, supporting children with additional emotional and behavioural needs.

This is a fantastic opportunity to gain hands-on experience and develop valuable skills for a future career in psychology, therapy or education.

What Will You Be Doing?

As a Mental Health Assistant, you'll support pupils from Reception to Year 6 who may experience:

• Autism, ADHD and anxiety.
• Emotional regulation difficulties.
• Trauma-related behaviours.
• Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs.
• Social and learning challenges.

You'll help children manage their emotions, build confidence, develop relationships and feel safe within their school environment.

Who Are We Looking For?

We're looking for a Mental Health Assistant who is:

• Patient, empathetic and understanding.
• Resilient and confident supporting challenging situations.
• Passionate about child development and emotional wellbeing.
• Interested in psychology, counselling or mental health.
• Keen to learn and develop within a specialist school environment.

Previous experience is beneficial but not essential. Graduates with the right attitude and enthusiasm are encouraged to apply!

Why Apply?

Working as a Mental Health Assistant offers an excellent stepping stone towards careers in educational psychology, counselling, therapy, teaching or social care.

You'll work alongside experienced teachers and SEN professionals, gaining practical experience in emotional regulation, child development and trauma-informed support.

The Important Details

• Location: Reading
• Pay: £95-£105 per day
• Hours: Monday-Friday, 8:30am-3:30pm
• Start Date: ASAP
• Contract: Full-time, long-term

Ready to Make a Difference?

If you're an aspiring Mental Health Assistant looking to gain valuable experience and build a career supporting young people, we'd love to hear from you!

Apply today or contact Freddie Tustin on (phone number removed) for a confidential conversation.

Take your first step towards becoming a Mental Health Assistant and help young people build brighter futures!

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