Mental Health Assistant- Reading
Academics
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Salary
£93.00 to £110.00 an hour
Contract
Not specified
Hours
Not specified
Closing date
27 November 2026
39 days leftJob description
Are you passionate about supporting young people with their mental health and wellbeing? Are you looking for a rewarding opportunity to make a genuine difference in their lives?
A fantastic SEN school in Reading is looking for a caring, enthusiastic, and motivated Mental Health Support Worker to join their team. This is an excellent opportunity for Psychology graduates, individuals with experience supporting young people, or anyone looking to build a career in Special Educational Needs (SEN).
Key Responsibilities of a Mental Health Support Worker
- Provide 1:1 emotional support to students experiencing anxiety, low mood, stress, and other mental health challenges.
- Facilitate small-group wellbeing activities that help students develop emotional regulation, resilience, confidence, and positive social skills.
- Work collaboratively with teachers, SEN staff, and pastoral teams to implement individual support plans that promote students' emotional wellbeing and personal development.
- Monitor and document students' emotional wellbeing, behaviour, engagement, and progress, ensuring records are accurate and confidential.
- Compassionate and empathetic - able to understand students' individual needs and respond sensitively to emotional and mental health difficulties.
- Patient and encouraging - able to provide consistent reassurance, positive reinforcement, and guidance during challenging situations.
- Strong communication skills - confident working with students, teachers, parents/carers, and other professionals to support positive outcomes.
- Emotionally resilient - able to remain calm, professional, and supportive when students are experiencing distress.
- Job Title: Mental Health Support Worker
- Location: Reading
- Setting: SEN School
- Start Date: ASAP
- Pay: £93-£110 per day
- Hours: Monday-Friday, 8:30am-3:30pm
- Contract: Full-time
Apply today for this Mental Health Support Worker role in Reading and make a meaningful difference in the lives of young people.
Salary will be determined by the successful candidate's qualifications and relevant experience, and will be in accordance with the client's pay policy.
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Reed
First seen
16 October 2026
Last checked
19 October 2026
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