Teaching Assistant (Mental Health) in Reading

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
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