Mental Health & SEMH Support Practitioner

Corby, Northamptonshire
Full-Time | Long-Term Opportunity

Are you passionate about supporting young people's mental health?

Do you have hands-on experience supporting children or young people with mental health, SEMH or emotional and behavioural needs?

Are you looking for a rewarding role where you can use your experience to make a genuine difference to young people's lives?

Tradewind Recruitment are working with a specialist educational setting in Corby who are looking for an experienced Mental Health & SEMH Support Practitioner to join their team.

This is a fantastic opportunity for someone with a genuine understanding of mental health, emotional wellbeing and SEMH who wants to take their experience into a school environment.

The school is looking for individuals who can build strong relationships with young people, understand the reasons behind behaviour and provide calm, consistent and compassionate support.

About the Role

You will work closely with young people who may experience a range of mental health, SEMH and behavioural difficulties, helping them overcome barriers to education and develop the skills needed to manage their emotions and engage positively with learning.

You will:

• Provide 1:1 and small-group support to pupils with SEMH and mental health needs.

• Support young people experiencing anxiety, low mood, low self-esteem, emotional dysregulation and challenging behaviour.

• Develop positive and trusting relationships with pupils, providing consistency and reassurance.

• Use your understanding of mental health and emotional wellbeing to recognise when a pupil may be struggling and respond appropriately.

• Support students to identify and develop positive coping strategies.

• Help pupils develop emotional regulation, resilience, confidence and independence.

• Support young people to understand their emotions and communicate their needs.

• Manage challenging situations calmly and professionally.

• Encourage pupils to overcome barriers to learning and re-engage with education.

• Work closely with teachers, pastoral teams, SENCOs and other professionals to provide consistent support.

• Contribute to a safe, nurturing and inclusive environment.

• Follow safeguarding procedures and contribute to appropriate wellbeing and behaviour records.

Who We're Looking For

The school is particularly interested in candidates who have genuine experience and knowledge of mental health and SEMH.

You could have experience working in:

• SEMH or specialist schools

• Mainstream schools supporting pupils with additional needs

• Children's or young people's mental health services

• Residential children's care

• Youth work

• Behaviour support

• Counselling or therapeutic support

• Psychology or mental health settings

• Community support

• Sports or mentoring roles involving young people's wellbeing

You don't necessarily need to have worked in a school before - your understanding of mental health and experience supporting young people is what matters most.

The successful candidate will be:

• Compassionate, patient and empathetic.

• Confident supporting young people with complex emotional needs.

• Resilient and able to remain calm in challenging situations.

• A strong communicator and relationship builder.

• Understanding of how mental health can impact behaviour, relationships and engagement with education.

• Consistent and professional, with the ability to maintain appropriate boundaries.

• Passionate about helping young people build confidence and reach their potential.

Why Work with Tradewind Recruitment?

• £92.56 - £97 per day, depending on experience.

• Full-time, long-term opportunity.

• Dedicated consultant support throughout your placement.

• Free CPD and training through The National College.

• Opportunities for permanent and temp-to-perm positions.

• The opportunity to develop valuable experience within a specialist SEMH setting.

• A rewarding role where your experience could have a real impact on young people's mental health and future.

Tradewind Recruitment is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All appointments are subject to appropriate safeguarding checks, including an enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references.

Interested?

If you have experience supporting young people's mental health or SEMH needs and are looking for a role where you can make a difference, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply today with your CV or contact Tradewind Recruitment to find out more about this Mental Health & SEMH Support Practitioner opportunity in Corby.