Mental Health Teaching Assistant - Reading

Are you passionate about supporting young people who have experienced trauma?

We are seeking a compassionate, resilient and reflective Mental Health Teaching Assistant to join our specialist school in Reading. Our pupils are aged 5-18 and have experienced adverse childhood experiences (ACEs), trauma, and neglect. Many present with social, emotional and mental health (SEMH) needs.

This is a unique opportunity to make a genuine difference in young people's lives - helping them feel safe, understood and able to learn.

We particularly welcome applications from graduates in Psychology, Counselling, Criminology, Social Work, Youth Work or related fields. However, we warmly encourage candidates from all educational backgrounds who share our values and commitment to trauma-informed practice.

We are a specialist setting built around:

Therapeutic approaches
Restorative practice
Attachment-aware and trauma-...