SEMH Assistant- Reading

Employer: Academics

Location: Reading, England, UK

Salary: £93-£110 per day · Hours: Monday-Friday, 8:30am-3:30pm · Contract: Full-time If

Job type: FULL_TIME

Posted: 2026-09-16T00:00:00Z

Sector: Healthcare

Job Description

SEMH Teaching Assistant - Reading Are you a Psychology graduate looking to gain valuable experience supporting young people with social, emotional and mental health needs? A Secondary SEMH School in Reading is looking for a caring and enthusiastic SEMH Teaching Assistant to join their team. This is a fantastic opportunity for aspiring Psychologists, Therapists, Counsellors or Teachers to gain hands-on experience in an SEMH setting. As an SEMH Teaching Assistant , you will: · Provide 1:1 and small group support to students. · Support students with emotional regulation, confidence and engagement. · Build positive and trusting relationships with young people. · Work alongside teachers and pastoral staff to create a safe, supportive environment. · Monitor students' wellbeing, behaviour and progress. We're looking for an SEMH Teaching Assistant who is: · Compassionate, patient and resilient. · Passionate about supporting young people with SEMH needs. · A confident communicator and positive role model. · Interested in pursuing a career in psychology, education, therapy or mental health. · Able to remain calm and supportive when managing challenging behaviour. Job Details · Location: Reading · Setting: Secondary SEMH School · Start Date: ASAP · Pay: £93-£110 per day · Hours: Monday-Friday, 8:30am-3:30pm · Contract: Full-time If you're looking to gain valuable experience as a SEMH Teaching Assistant and make a real difference to young people's lives, apply today! 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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