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Mental Health Assistant/Aspiring Therapist - Reading

ASAP Start - Full-Time Position

Are you passionate about supporting children's mental health and emotional well-being?
Do you aspire to a career in Psychology, Education, or Therapy?
If so, this Mental Health Assistant/Aspiring Therapist role in Reading could be the perfect opportunity for you to gain hands-on, practical experience in a specialist educational setting.

A welcoming and inclusive SEN school in Reading is seeking a Mental Health Assistant/Aspiring Therapist to support children aged 5 to 11 with a range of mental health challenges, behavioural needs, and neurodiverse conditions including Autism, ADHD, and SEMH. This is a full-time, long-term role offering a rewarding opportunity to make a lasting difference in the lives of vulnerable children.

Key Details

Role: Mental Health Assistant/Aspiring Therapist
Location: Reading
Salary: £89-£100 per day
Hours: Full-time, Monday to Friday, 8:30 am - 3:30 pm
Start Date: ASAP
Age Group: Children aged 5 to 11
Ideal for: Psychology, Counselling, or Criminology Graduates or anyone wanting to support children with mental health needsAs a Mental Health Assistant/Aspiring Therapist, you will work 1:1 and in small groups to support children with emotional and behavioural challenges. Additionally assisting during lessons to help pupils stay engaged and regulated and promoting positive mental health, emotional resilience, and social development.

The Mental Health Assistant/Aspiring Therapist role is ideal for Psychology, Counselling, or Criminology graduates. If you're ready to make a real difference and gain the experience needed to launch a meaningful career, apply directly to this advert today.

For more information or to express your interest, contact Ed at Academics.

Mental Health Assistant/Aspiring Therapist - Reading