https://jobs.co.uk/job/mental-health-assistant-reading-academics--9866f8cf-29b5-4690-b023-d446fa496fab RSS feed for Mental Health Assistant - Reading at Academics. en-gb Fri, 02 Oct 2026 23:22:20 GMT https://jobs.co.uk/job/mental-health-assistant-reading-academics--9866f8cf-29b5-4690-b023-d446fa496fab https://jobs.co.uk/job/mental-health-assistant-reading-academics--9866f8cf-29b5-4690-b023-d446fa496fab Thu, 01 Oct 2026 23:00:00 GMT Location: Reading | Salary: £90 - £105/day | Type: Temporary | Mental Health Assistant / Aspiring Therapist Full-Time | ASAP Start | -95105 per day | Reading Build experience that shapes your future Are you a graduate in Psychology, Counselling, Education, Criminology or a related subject? A welcoming primary school in Reading is looking for a caring and resilient Mental Health Assistant to join its specialist Resource Base. This is a great opportunity for a Mental Health Assistant to gain hands-on experience supporting pupils with SEN and Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs. The role As a Mental Health Assistant , you''ll support pupils from Reception to Year 6 who may experience: Autism and ADHD Anxiety and emotional regulation difficulties Trauma-related behaviours SEMH needs Barriers to learning and social development You''ll help pupils manage emotions, build confidence, develop resilience and form positive relationships. Key details Role: Mental Health Assistant Location: Reading Pay: -95105 per day Hours: Monday-Friday, 8:30am-3:30pm Start: ASAP Contract: Full-Time, Long-Term What you''ll gain As a Mental Health Assistant , you''ll work alongside teachers, SEN professi... Temporary