Teaching Assistant - Mental Health / SEN
Aspiring Educational Psychologist
Reading, Berkshire
Full-time | ASAP Start
£85-£110 per day
A specialist SEMH primary school in Reading is seeking a Mental Health Assistant / SEN Teaching Assistant to support children aged 4-11 with Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs and complex behaviours.
This role is well suited to graduates considering a future career in Educational Psychology, mental health, therapeutic support, or SEN teaching, and offers excellent hands-on experience in a specialist setting.
The Teaching Assistant - Mental Health role
* Support pupils with SEMH and complex needs on a 1:1 and small-group basis
* Assist with emotional regulation, behaviour support, and classroom engagement
* Work closely with teachers, therapists, counsellors, and educational psychologists
* Help maintain a safe, structured, and nurturing learning environment
* Build positive, consistent relationships with pupils
What the school offers to the Teaching Assistant - Mental Health
* Daily exposure to on-site therapists and educational psychologists
* Mentoring and opportunities to observe specialist professionals
* Strong hands-on experience in SEMH and SEN support
* A supportive, child-centred specialist environment
Ideal candidate
* Graduates in Psychology, Counselling, Criminology, or related fields (other degrees considered)
* Genuine interest in child mental health and SEN
* Resilient, proactive, and confident supporting challenging behaviour
* Previous SEN or mental health experience desirable but not essential
Key details
* Start: ASAP
* Hours: Monday-Friday, 8:30am-3:30pm
* Location: Reading, Berkshire