Mental Health Assistant / Aspiring Therapist

Full-Time | ASAP Start | £95-£105 per day | Reading

Are you a graduate in Psychology, Counselling, Education or Criminology looking to gain meaningful, hands-on experience supporting children's emotional wellbeing?

A welcoming primary school in Reading is looking for a compassionate Mental Health Assistant to join its specialist Resource Base and support pupils with a range of SEN and Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs.

This is a fantastic opportunity for a Mental Health Assistant to gain first-hand experience in a specialist school environment, working alongside teachers, SEN professionals and therapeutic staff.

Your Role

As a Mental Health Assistant, you'll support pupils from Reception through to Year 6, helping children who may experience:

• Autism and ADHD
• Anxiety and difficulties with emotional regulation
• Trauma-related behaviours
• Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs
• Barriers to learning, communication and social development

Your focus will be on helping pupils understand and regulate their emotions, build resilience, develop positive relationships and feel more confident within the classroom.

Role Details

• Position: Mental Health Assistant
• Location: Reading
• Pay: £95-£105 per day
• Hours: Monday-Friday, 8:30am-3:30pm
• Start: ASAP
• Contract: Full-Time, Long-Term
• Suitable for: Psychology, Counselling, Education and Criminology graduates, as well as those passionate about supporting children's mental health.

Why Consider This Opportunity?

As a Mental Health Assistant, you'll work alongside experienced education and SEN professionals, gaining insight into supportive, therapeutic and trauma-informed approaches within a school setting.

You'll develop a deeper understanding of how emotional wellbeing can influence behaviour, relationships and learning, while building practical skills that can benefit your future career.

With ongoing guidance, training and mentorship available, this role offers an excellent stepping stone for a Mental Health Assistant considering a future in psychology, therapy, teaching, youth work or social care.

Every day offers the opportunity to learn something new, build meaningful relationships and contribute positively to a child's development.

If you're an enthusiastic Mental Health Assistant ready to gain valuable experience and take your first steps towards a career supporting children and young people, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply today or contact Freddie Tustin on for a confidential discussion.

Salary will be determined by the successful candidate's qualifications and relevant experience, and will be in accordance with the client's pay policy.