https://jobs.co.uk/job/mental-health-assistant-reading-academics--280664ed-e48c-4f22-be22-817fa5029dab RSS feed for Mental Health Assistant - Reading at Academics. en-gb Fri, 10 Jul 2026 20:40:21 GMT https://jobs.co.uk/job/mental-health-assistant-reading-academics--280664ed-e48c-4f22-be22-817fa5029dab https://jobs.co.uk/job/mental-health-assistant-reading-academics--280664ed-e48c-4f22-be22-817fa5029dab Wed, 08 Jul 2026 23:00:00 GMT Location: Reading | Salary: £92 - £105/day | Type: Permanent | Mental Health Assistant - Reading -92 - -105 per day | Full-Time | September Start Are you a Psychology graduate looking to gain invaluable experience supporting children with additional needs before pursuing a career in Clinical Psychology, Educational Psychology, Mental Health, Speech and Language Therapy, Occupational Therapy or Teaching? This specialist setting is seeking a passionate and resilient Mental Health Assistant to support autistic children and young people aged 4-16 within a highly nurturing and therapeutic educational environment. As a Mental Health Assistant , you will work closely with pupils who have Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), as well as associated social, emotional and mental health needs, communication difficulties and sensory processing differences. The school prides itself on its personalised approach, small class sizes and strong therapeutic ethos, ensuring every student is supported to reach their full potential. The successful Mental Health Assistant will become part of a multidisciplinary team, working alongside specialist teachers, therapists and pastoral staff to help students develop confidence, independence, emotional regulation and ... Permanent