Mental Health Assistant / Aspiring Therapist
Full-Time | ASAP Start | £95-£105 per day | Reading
Are you a Psychology, Counselling, Education or Criminology graduate looking to gain meaningful experience supporting children's emotional wellbeing?
A welcoming and inclusive primary school in Reading is seeking a passionate Mental Health Assistant to join their specialist Resource Base, supporting pupils with a range of SEN and Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs.
This is an excellent opportunity for a Mental Health Assistant to gain hands-on experience within a specialist educational environment while working alongside experienced teachers, SEN professionals and therapists.
The Role
As a Mental Health Assistant, you will support pupils from Reception through to Year 6, helping children who may experience:
Autism and ADHD.
Anxiety and emotional regulation difficulties.
Trauma-related behaviours.
Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs.
Barriers to learning and social development.Your role will focus on helping pupils regulate their emotions, build self-confidence, develop positive relationships and engage more successfully with their education.
Key Details
Role: Mental Health Assistant
Location: Reading
Pay: £95-£105 per day
Hours: Monday-Friday, 8:30am-3:30pm
Start: ASAP
Contract: Full-Time, Long-Term
Ideal for: Psychology, Counselling, Education and Criminology graduates, as well as individuals passionate about children's mental health.
Why This Role?
As a Mental Health Assistant, you'll work closely with experienced professionals to implement supportive, therapeutic and trauma-informed approaches within the school environment.
You'll gain valuable insight into how children's emotional wellbeing can impact behaviour, relationships and learning, while developing practical skills that can support your future career.
The school offers ongoing guidance, training and mentorship, making this a fantastic opportunity for a Mental Health Assistant looking to build experience before progressing into psychology, therapy, teaching, youth work or social care.
Every day will bring new challenges and opportunities to make a genuine difference to a child's development and wellbeing.
If you're an enthusiastic Mental Health Assistant ready to take the next step towards a career supporting children and young people, we'd love to hear from you.
Apply today or contact Freddie Tustin on (phone number removed) for a confidential discussion.
Salary will be determined by the successful candidate's qualifications and relevant experience, and will be in accordance with the client's pay policy
