Mental Health Teaching Assistant (Maidenhead)

About the role

This full‑time position supports pupils aged 4‑16 with social, emotional and mental health needs in a specialist school. You will work alongside the class teacher to deliver tailored learning experiences and therapeutic support, helping children achieve academic and personal milestones.

Key responsibilities

• Provide one‑to‑one and small‑group support to students with mental health and learning difficulties.
• Assist the class teacher with lesson preparation, classroom management and maintaining a tidy learning environment.
• Support pupils in reading, phonics practice and other curriculum activities.
• Monitor progress towards age‑appropriate milestones and report observations.
• Adapt support strategies to meet the individual needs of each child.

Required profile

• Calm, compassionate and confident demeanor.
• Ability to take initiative and adapt approaches quickly.
• Strong interpersonal skills and a bubbly personality.
• Interest in psychology, education or related fields; suitable for recent graduates.

Required skills

• None specific technical skills required.

What we offer

• Term‑time only contract with daily rate of £90‑£110.
• Training provided and opportunities to gain experience with vulnerable children.
• Small class sizes and good travel links.
• Immediate start.