Job Description

Mental Health Teaching Assistant

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

Tradewind Recruitment is currently recruiting a committed and empathetic Mental Health Teaching Assistant to work full-time in a school setting, supporting pupils with social, emotional, and mental health (SEMH) needs.

This role is well suited to individuals who are passionate about mental health and eager to support young people in overcoming emotional and behavioural challenges that may impact their learning.

The Role:

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

  • Support emotional regulation, resilience, and positive behaviour strategies

  • Assist students in accessing the curriculum and remaining engaged in learning

  • Work closely with teaching staff, SENCOs, and pastoral teams

  • Help maintain a safe, structured, and nurturing learning environment

The Ideal Candidate:

  • Experience working with children or young people with mental health or SEMH needs

  • Calm, patient, and emotionally resilient approach

  • Strong communication and relationship-building skills

  • Good understanding of safeguarding and professional boundaries

  • Enhanced DBS on the update service (or willingness to apply)

Relevant backgrounds include: psychology, youth work, care work, counselling, mental health support, or SEN education.

Why Work with Tradewind Recruitment?

  • Full-time, long-term roles starting ASAP

  • Competitive pay with weekly payroll

  • Free CPD, safeguarding, and SEN training

  • Dedicated consultant support throughout your placement

If you're looking for a full-time Mental Health Teaching Assistant role starting ASAP and want to make a genuine difference in young people's lives, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply today to join Tradewind Recruitment.