Psychology Graduate - Mental Health Assistant

Turn Your Degree Into Something That Truly Matters

Finished your psychology degree and wondering what's next?

This could be exactly what you're looking for.

We're searching for a Mental Health Assistant to join a specialist school in Reading, supporting students with Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs. These young people are bright, resilient, and full of potential - but many have faced significant challenges in their lives and need the right support to help them succeed.

No two days are the same in this role. It's fast-paced, rewarding, emotional, and genuinely life-changing - for both the students and for you.

What You'll Be Doing

You'll work closely with students on a 1:1 basis and in small groups, helping them feel safe, supported, and ready to learn.

Your day-to-day could include:

• Helping students manage emotions and develop healthy coping strategies
• Building trusted relationships that give students confidence and stability
• Supporting social development and modelling positive behaviours
• Working alongside teachers, therapists, and pastoral teams to provide consistent support
• Being the calm, encouraging presence students can rely on - especially on difficult days

What We're Looking For

You don't need to know everything already - but you do need the right mindset.

We're looking for someone who is:

• Passionate about mental health and supporting young people
• Patient, empathetic and positive
• Ready to learn and grow every day
• A strong team player with a good understanding of safeguarding

The Details

• Specialist school based in Reading
• ASAP Start - September start available too!
• £90 - £110 per day
• Full time
• Ideal for psychology graduates
• Incredible hands on experience for future career in psychology and mental health

If you're looking for more than "just a job" and want a role where you'll grow personally and professionally while changing lives along the way - we'd love to hear from you.