Mental Health Teaching Assistant - Corby

Location: Corby, Northamptonshire
Job Type: Full-time / Long-term
Start Date: September 2026
Agency: Tradewind Recruitment

Are you passionate about supporting young people with their mental health, emotional wellbeing and personal development? Tradewind Recruitment are currently looking for a dedicated Mental Health Teaching Assistant to join a supportive school in the Corby area from September 2026.

This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who is passionate about making a genuine difference to the lives of young people, particularly those who may experience SEMH needs, anxiety, emotional regulation difficulties or challenging behaviour.

The Role

As a Mental Health Teaching Assistant, you will work closely with pupils and the wider pastoral and teaching team to provide tailored support both inside and outside of the classroom.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Providing 1:1 and small-group support to students experiencing social, emotional and mental health needs.
• Supporting pupils with emotional regulation, confidence and self-esteem.
• Building positive and trusting relationships with students.
• Helping pupils to engage positively with learning and school life.
• Supporting students who may display challenging or dysregulated behaviour.
• Working alongside teachers, pastoral staff and SEN professionals to meet individual needs.
• Encouraging positive behaviour and developing pupils' independence.
• Providing a calm, patient and consistent presence for students who may require additional support.
• Following safeguarding and school policies at all times.

The Ideal Candidate

We are looking for someone who is:

• Passionate about supporting children and young people's mental health and wellbeing.
• Patient, empathetic and approachable.
• Confident supporting students with SEMH needs and challenging behaviour.
• Resilient and able to remain calm in challenging situations.
• A strong communicator who can build positive relationships.
• Reliable, adaptable and committed to supporting students to reach their potential.
• Experienced working with children or young people in an educational, care, youth work, mental health or support setting is desirable, but not essential.

Why Tradewind Recruitment?

As a Tradewind candidate, you will benefit from:

• Competitive daily rates of pay.
• Access to free CPD and training through the National College.
• A dedicated consultant who will support you throughout your placement.
• Opportunities for long-term, permanent and temp-to-perm positions.
• Access to a wide range of education opportunities across Northamptonshire.
• Ongoing support and guidance from a team with extensive education recruitment experience.

If you are passionate about helping young people overcome barriers and believe you could make a positive difference as a Mental Health Teaching Assistant, we would love to hear from you!

Apply today with Tradewind Recruitment!