Job Description

Mental Health Support Assistant

Location: Corby
Start Date: ASAP / Immediate
Contract: Full-time
Salary: Competitive - dependent on experience

Tradewind Recruitment is currently recruiting a compassionate and dedicated Mental Health Support Assistant to work within a school-based environment. This role is ideal for individuals who are passionate about mental health, emotional wellbeing, and supporting children and young people in an educational setting.

The Role

As a Mental Health Support Assistant, you will work closely with pupils in a school setting who require additional emotional and behavioural support, helping them to manage challenges and engage positively with learning.

Key responsibilities include:

  • Providing 1:1 and small-group mental health and emotional support within the classroom and wider school environment

  • Supporting pupils experiencing anxiety, trauma, low mood, or emotional regulation difficulties

  • Assisting teachers with behaviour management and classroom engagement

  • Implementing support strategies set by the SENCO and external professionals

  • Helping to create a safe, calm, and inclusive school environment

The Ideal Candidate

We are looking for someone who is:

  • Passionate about supporting mental health and wellbeing in schools

  • Calm, patient, and empathetic

  • Experienced working with children or young people (education, care, youth work, or mental health settings)

  • Confident supporting students with SEMH needs

  • Interested in a career in education, psychology, counselling, or mental health services

This role is well suited to psychology graduates, aspiring therapists, or individuals with experience in education or support roles.

Why Work with Tradewind Recruitment?

  • Access to long-term and permanent school-based roles

  • Ongoing CPD and training opportunities

  • Support from a dedicated education consultant

  • Competitive rates of pay

How to Apply

If you're looking to make a real difference to pupils' wellbeing in a school environment, apply today or contact Tradewind Recruitment for more information.