Mental Health Assistant
Location: Reading
Start Date: ASAP
Pay: -90.00 - -105.00 per day

Are you passionate about supporting children and young people with their mental health and emotional wellbeing? Are you looking for a rewarding role where you can make a genuine difference to pupils who require additional support?

A supportive and inclusive school in Reading is seeking a Mental Health Assistant to join their team as soon as possible. This is an excellent opportunity for someone with an interest in psychology, mental health, education, youth work, or care to gain valuable experience within a specialist school environment.

As a Mental Health Assistant, you will work closely with pupils who may experience anxiety, low confidence, emotional difficulties, or challenges with social interaction. You will help pupils feel safe and supported while encouraging them to engage positively with their education.

As a Mental Health Assistant, your responsibilities will include:

• Providing 1:1 and small group support to pupils
• Supporting children and young people with emotional and mental health needs
• Building positive and trusting relationships with pupils
• Helping pupils develop emotional regulation and coping strategies
• Supporting positive behaviour and engagement with learning
• Creating a calm, safe, and nurturing environment
• Working alongside teachers and pastoral staff
• Following individual support plans and agreed strategies

The ideal Mental Health Assistant will have experience working with children or young people and a genuine interest in mental health and wellbeing. Experience within education, care, psychology, youth work, or support work would be beneficial.

This Mental Health Assistant position would also suit graduates looking to develop experience before pursuing a career in psychology, education, counselling, mental health, or SEN.

The school offers ongoing guidance and support, making this Mental Health Assistant role an excellent opportunity to develop your understanding of children''s mental health and additional needs.

If you are interested in this Mental Health Assistant position, please upload your updated CV directly to this advert.

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Mental Health Assistant - Reading - Berkshire - ASAP Start - SEN - Mental Health - Wellbeing

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