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Mental Health Teaching Assistant

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Posted 11 days ago, valid for a month
Location

Reading, Berkshire RG30 3HG

Contract type

Full Time

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  • A specialist school in Reading is seeking a Mental Health Teaching Assistant to support students with social and emotional needs.
  • The role involves helping pupils with their learning and emotional needs, while managing challenging behaviors in a structured environment.
  • Candidates should have a genuine interest in child development, mental health, and inclusive education, making it ideal for recent graduates or those looking to gain experience.
  • The position offers a salary of £85 to £95 per day and requires no specific years of experience, making it accessible to those new to the field.
  • This opportunity is perfect for those looking to build a foundation for future careers in educational psychology, therapy, SEN teaching, and youth work.

Are you passionate about supporting young people? Have you considered a career in mental health, psychology or education? Do you want hands-on experience working with children who have complex emotional and behavioural needs?

A specialist school in Reading are seeking a Mental Health Teaching Assistant to join their team and play a key role in supporting students with social and emotional needs. This is a fantastic opportunity to gain real-world experience in a trauma-informed school.

This specialist setting caters for children and teenagers with a range of mental health needs, including trauma, PTSD, depression and attachment needs, as well as other Special Educational Needs, such as autism and ADHD.

As a Mental Health Teaching Assistant, you will…

  • Support pupils with their learning, as well as their emotional needs.
  • Help students build resilience, emotional regulation, and social skills in a safe and structured environment.
  • Help manage challenging and anti-social behaviours by building meaningful relationship.
  • Gain an in-depth understanding of trauma-informed practices, attachment theory, and behaviour as a form of communication.
  • Collaborating with Teachers, Therapists and other support staff.

This role is perfect for someone with a genuine interest in child development, mental health, and inclusive education. Whether you're a recent graduate or looking to expand your experience before further training, this position will provide a strong foundation for careers in educational psychology, therapy, SEN teaching and youth work.

  • Reading
  • September 2025
  • £85 to £95 per day
  • Mon-Fri, 08:30-15:30

If you are interested in this opportunity, then apply today!

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In order to submit this application, a Reed account will be created for you. As such, in addition to applying for this job, you will be signed up to all Reed’s services as part of the process. By submitting this application, you agree to Reed’s Terms and Conditions and acknowledge that your personal data will be transferred to Reed and processed by them in accordance with their Privacy Policy.

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