Job Description

Mental Health Teaching Assistant - SEMH School (Corby)

Location: Corby
Recruitment Partner: Tradewind Recruitment
Role Type: Full-time / Long-term
Start Date: ASAP

Tradewind Recruitment is seeking a dedicated Mental Health Teaching Assistant to support students in a specialist SEMH (Social, Emotional and Mental Health) school in Corby.

This is a highly rewarding role for someone with a mental health background, passionate about helping young people with emotional and behavioural needs thrive.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Provide 1:1 and small group support to pupils with SEMH needs

  • Assist students with emotional regulation, anxiety management, and behavioural challenges

  • Collaborate with teachers, SEN teams, and external professionals to create a supportive learning environment

  • Encourage positive behaviour, resilience, and engagement in learning

About You:

  • Experience or qualification in mental health (e.g., psychology, counselling, mental health support, or equivalent)

  • Knowledge of SEMH and emotional wellbeing in children and young people

  • Experience supporting pupils with SEMH, SEN, or behavioural needs in schools, care, youth work, or mental health settings

  • Calm, patient, and resilient, with the ability to build strong, trusting relationships

  • Confident managing challenging behaviour in a structured and supportive way

Why Join Tradewind?

  • Competitive pay and benefits

  • Ongoing training and professional development

  • Dedicated recruitment support

  • Make a lasting difference in a specialist SEMH school

If you have a mental health background and want to make a meaningful impact as a TA, apply today via Tradewind Recruitment.