Mental Health Support - Reading

Studying Psychology, Education or a related subject? Looking for valuable experience working with children and young people? This could be the perfect opportunity for you!

A fantastic specialist school in Reading is looking for a Mental Health Support Assistant to join their team. The role is to start ASAP!

You'll be working with primary and secondary-aged students who need additional support with their social, emotional and mental health, as well as learning needs that can make the classroom environment challenging.

This is a brilliant opportunity to gain hands-on experience working directly with young people and develop skills that could be invaluable for your future career.

What will you be doing?

You'll work with students 1:1 and in small groups, providing targeted support and interventions to help them feel more confident, engaged and ready to learn.

You'll gain an insight into how schools support young people with different needs, develop your communication and behaviour-support skills, and learn how targeted interventions can help students overcome barriers to learning.

If you're a student or graduate looking to take your first step towards a career supporting children and young people, we'd love to hear from you!

Mental Health Support Assistant - Reading - ASAP Start - Full Time

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