Mental Health Teaching Assistant

Mental Health Teaching Assistant
Location: Corby, Northamptonshire
Start Date: ASAP | Full-Time | Temporary to Permanent

Are you passionate about supporting young people with their mental health and emotional wellbeing? Are you looking to start a rewarding school-based role immediately, with the opportunity to secure a permanent position?

We are working in partnership with schools across Corby who are seeking dedicated Mental Health Teaching Assistants to join their teams as soon as possible. These full-time, temporary to permanent roles involve supporting students with social, emotional and mental health (SEMH) needs within inclusive, nurturing educational environments where wellbeing and pastoral care are a key priority.

About the Role:

• Provide one-to-one and small-group support for pupils experiencing anxiety, low mood, behavioural challenges, trauma-related needs, or difficulties with emotional regulation

• Support students in developing resilience, confidence, emotional literacy, and positive coping strategies

• Work closely with class teachers, SENCOs, pastoral leads, and safeguarding teams to implement and review tailored support plans

• Assist in delivering targeted interventions and wellbeing programmes within the school setting

• Promote a calm, structured, and supportive learning environment throughout the school day, including during unstructured times

• Monitor, record, and report on student progress in line with school policies and safeguarding procedures

• Contribute to a whole-school approach to mental health and emotional wellbeing

We're Looking For:

• Experience working with children or young people with social, emotional, or mental health needs in schools, youth work, care, or similar settings

• A calm, patient, and empathetic approach, with the ability to build strong, trusting relationships

• Strong communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively as part of a wider school support team

• A good understanding of safeguarding and child protection procedures

• Relevant qualifications or training in mental health, psychology, youth work, education, or a related field (desirable but not essential)

What's on Offer:

• ASAP start, full-time, temporary to permanent roles in schools across Corby

• Competitive pay, dependent on experience and qualifications

• Free access to CPD and training, including courses via The National College

• Ongoing support from a dedicated consultant throughout your placement

• The opportunity to progress into a permanent role within a supportive and forward-thinking school environment

If you are committed to improving young people's mental health and want to begin making a difference straight away, we would love to hear from you.

Apply today to find out more about Mental Health Teaching Assistant roles in Corby, starting ASAP.

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