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SEN/Mental Health Teaching Assistant - Reading

Academics
Posted 3 days ago, valid for 17 days
Location

Reading, Berkshire RG30 3HG

Salary

£18,000 - £24,000 per annum

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Contract type

Full Time

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  • An outstanding Special Needs School in Reading is looking for a compassionate SEN/Mental Health Teaching Assistant for a full-time, long-term role starting immediately.
  • The position involves providing support to children aged 5 to 18 with diverse educational needs and focuses on their academic and emotional growth.
  • As an SEN/Mental Health Teaching Assistant, you will help students develop social skills and empower them to overcome daily challenges.
  • The pay for this role ranges from £83 to £95 per day, and while experience is desired, it is not essential.
  • This opportunity allows for valuable experience working with a multidisciplinary team and is ideal for those aspiring to careers in therapy, psychology, or mental health support.

SEN/Mental Health Teaching Assistant - ReadingImmediate Start | Full-Time

An outstanding Special Needs School in Reading is seeking a compassionate SEN/Mental Health Teaching Assistant for a long-term role starting ASAP. This school offers education and therapeutic support for children aged 5 to 18 with diverse educational needs, communication challenges, and behavioral difficulties, with a strong focus on wellbeing.

As an SEN/Mental Health Teaching Assistant, you'll provide one-on-one and small group support, assisting students in both their academic achievements and emotional growth. You'll play a key role in helping students build social and interpersonal skills, empowering them to make positive decisions and overcome daily challenges.

This position also offers valuable experience working alongside a multidisciplinary team that includes educational and occupational psychologists, counselors, and speech therapists. You'll have the opportunity to observe and learn from these professionals, making it an ideal role for anyone aspiring to a career in therapy, psychology, or mental health support. This role will deepen your understanding of neurodiversity, mental health, and the unique challenges young people face.

Position Details:

  • Role:SEN/Mental Health Teaching Assistant
  • Location:Reading
  • Focus:Supporting students with special educational needs
  • Pay:£83 - £95 per day
  • Hours:Monday to Friday, 8:30 am to 3:30 pm
  • Start:ASAP
  • Experience:Desired but not essential

If you are ready to make a positive impact in this rewarding role, please contact Tiffene @ Academics by applying directly to this advert.

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In order to submit this application, a Reed account will be created for you. As such, in addition to applying for this job, you will be signed up to all Reed’s services as part of the process. By submitting this application, you agree to Reed’s Terms and Conditions and acknowledge that your personal data will be transferred to Reed and processed by them in accordance with their Privacy Policy.