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 (long-term and potential permanent opportunities available)
Start Date: Immediate and ongoing opportunities available

Mental Health Support Worker - Support Young People to Thrive

Tradewind Recruitment is looking for compassionate and committed Mental Health Support Workers to work within welcoming 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 an important role in helping pupils overcome barriers to learning, improve emotional wellbeing and succeed both inside and outside 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 needs.
• Build positive, trusting relationships that encourage engagement and resilience.
• Work collaboratively with teaching staff, SEN teams and pastoral leads to implement support strategies.
• Assist with behaviour support plans and targeted interventions.
• Help create a safe, nurturing and inclusive learning environment.
• Support pupils in developing confidence, coping strategies and positive social skills.
• Monitor progress and provide 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 genuine passion for supporting young people's wellbeing and development.
• Understanding of SEMH needs, safeguarding and trauma-informed practice is desirable.
• Backgrounds in psychology, counselling, youth work, social care, support work or education are highly valued.

What Tradewind Offers

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

Why Apply?

This role is ideal for aspiring counsellors, therapists, educational psychologists, youth workers or experienced support staff looking to make a meaningful difference 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.