Mental Health Support Worker - School-Based

Mental Health Support Worker - School-Based
Location: Corby
Employer: Tradewind Recruitment
Salary: Competitive, dependent on experience
Contract: Full-Time / Term-Time (potential for long-term and permanent opportunities)
Start Date: Immediate and ongoing opportunities available

Mental Health Support Worker - Make a Difference Every Day

Tradewind Recruitment is seeking compassionate and dedicated Mental Health Support Workers to work within supportive school settings in Corby. This is a rewarding opportunity for individuals passionate about supporting children and young people with social, emotional and mental health needs.

As a Mental Health Support Worker, you will play a vital role in helping pupils overcome barriers to learning, improve emotional wellbeing, and thrive both in and out of the classroom.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide one-to-one and small group support for pupils with social, emotional and mental health needs (SEMH).
• Support students with anxiety, trauma, behavioural challenges, emotional regulation and wellbeing.
• Build positive, trusting relationships with pupils to support engagement and resilience.
• Work alongside teaching staff, SEN teams and pastoral leads to implement support strategies.
• Assist with behaviour support plans and interventions.
• Promote a safe, nurturing and inclusive learning environment.
• Support pupils in developing confidence, coping strategies and positive social skills.
• Monitor and record progress, providing feedback to school staff where appropriate.

The Ideal Candidate Will Have

• Experience supporting children, young people or vulnerable individuals in education, care, youth work or mental health settings.
• A calm, patient and empathetic approach.
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills.
• A passion for supporting young people's wellbeing and development.
• Understanding of SEMH needs, safeguarding and trauma-informed practice is desirable.
• Relevant backgrounds in psychology, counselling, youth work, social care, support work or education are highly welcomed.

What Tradewind Offers

• Competitive pay rates.
• Access to a variety of school-based opportunities in Corby.
• Ongoing training and professional development.
• Support from a dedicated consultant throughout your placement.
• Opportunities to gain valuable school-based experience and progress your career in education or mental health support.

Why Apply?

This is an excellent opportunity for aspiring counsellors, therapists, educational psychologists, youth workers or experienced support staff looking to make a genuine impact in young people's lives.

Apply Today

If you are passionate about supporting children's mental health and want to work in rewarding school-based roles across Corby, Tradewind Recruitment would love to hear from you.