Teaching Assistant (Mental Health) in Reading

Job Summary

Advertiser Salary / Rate Posted
Academics Ltd £85.00 - £110
17th February 2026
Location Start Date
South East
Type Job Sector
permanent Education & Training

Teaching Assistant - Mental Health / SEN Aspiring Educational Psychologist Reading, Berkshire Full-time | ASAP Start £85-£110 per day A specialist SEMH primary school in Reading is seeking a Mental Health Assistant / SEN Teaching Assistant to support children aged 4-11 with Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs and complex behaviours. This role is well suited to graduates considering a future career in Educational Psychology, mental health, therapeutic support, or SEN teaching, and offers excellent hands-on experience in a specialist setting. The Teaching Assistant - Mental Health role * Support pupils with SEMH and complex needs on a 1:1 and small-group basis * Assist with emotional regulation, behaviour support, and classroom engagement * Work closely with teachers, therapists, counsellors, and educational psychologists * Help maintain a safe, structured, and nurturing learning environment * Build positive, consistent relationships with pupils What the school offers to…

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