Mental Health Teaching Assistant

Mental Health Teaching Assistant - Corby

Tradewind Recruitment are currently recruiting for a compassionate and dedicated Mental Health Teaching Assistant to join a supportive school setting in Corby. This is a rewarding opportunity for someone who is passionate about supporting young people with social, emotional and mental health (SEMH) needs and helping them overcome barriers to learning.

Corby, Northamptonshire
Full-time

The Role

As a Mental Health Teaching Assistant, you will work closely with students who require additional emotional and behavioural support. You will play a key role in helping pupils build confidence, develop positive relationships, and engage successfully with their education.

This role would suit candidates with experience in education, care, youth work, support work, mental health services, or anyone looking to gain valuable experience before pursuing a career in teaching, psychology, counselling, or social work.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide 1:1 and small group support to students with SEMH needs.
• Help students regulate emotions and develop positive coping strategies.
• Support learning and engagement within the classroom.
• Build positive and trusting relationships with students.
• Encourage positive behaviour and emotional wellbeing.
• Work closely with teachers, SENCOs, and pastoral teams to support individual student needs.
• Assist with implementing behaviour and support plans.

The Ideal Candidate

• Has experience working with young people, ideally within education, care, youth work, or support settings.
• Has a genuine interest in mental health and supporting vulnerable students.
• Demonstrates patience, resilience, and empathy.
• Can build strong relationships and act as a positive role model.
• Is confident supporting students with challenging behaviour and additional needs.
• Holds a DBS on the Update Service or is willing to obtain one.

Why Work with Tradewind Recruitment?

• Competitive daily pay rates.
• Access to over 2,500 FREE CPD courses through The National College.
• Dedicated consultant support throughout your placement.
• Opportunities for long-term, permanent, and temporary roles.
• A straightforward registration process.
• Valuable experience for those considering careers in psychology, counselling, teaching, or social work.

To be considered for this role, applicants must have or be willing to obtain an Enhanced DBS Disclosure and provide satisfactory references.

If you are passionate about supporting young people's mental health and making a real difference in education, we'd love to hear from you. Apply today with Tradewind Recruitment!