Mental Health Teaching Assistant

Corby, Northamptonshire
Full-Time | Long-Term Opportunity
Tradewind Recruitment

Tradewind Recruitment are currently recruiting for a compassionate and dedicated Mental Health Teaching Assistant to join a supportive school in the Corby area.

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 their education.

Previous experience within SEN, SEND or SEMH would be particularly beneficial, although we would also welcome applications from candidates with relevant experience in mental health, care, youth work, counselling, psychology or other support-based roles.

The Role

As a Mental Health Teaching Assistant, you will work closely with students who require additional support with their emotional wellbeing, behaviour and engagement with learning.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Providing one-to-one and small-group support

• Supporting students with social, emotional and mental health needs

• Working with pupils who may have SEN or additional needs

• Building positive and trusting relationships with young people

• Helping students develop emotional regulation and positive coping strategies

• Supporting pupils to overcome barriers to learning

• Encouraging positive behaviour, engagement and attendance

• Helping students develop confidence, resilience and independence

• Providing a calm and consistent presence throughout the school day

• Supporting students both inside and outside of the classroom

• Assisting with wellbeing, mentoring and intervention sessions

• Working closely with teachers, SEND staff, pastoral teams and other professionals

The Ideal Candidate

We are looking for someone who is patient, resilient, empathetic and genuinely passionate about supporting young people's mental health and wellbeing.

Ideally, you will have previous experience supporting individuals with SEN, SEND, SEMH, mental health or behavioural needs.

We would particularly welcome applications from candidates with backgrounds in:

• SEN/SEMH support

• Mental health support

• Teaching assistance

• Youth work

• Behaviour support

• Care or support work

• Residential childcare

• Psychology

• Counselling

• Mentoring

• Social care

You will need to be confident building relationships with young people and able to remain calm and consistent when supporting students who may struggle with emotional regulation or display challenging behaviour.

Why Work with Tradewind Recruitment?

• Dedicated consultant support throughout your placement

• Access to free CPD and professional development opportunities

• Free access to The National College after your first day worked

• Opportunities for long-term, permanent and temp-to-perm positions

• Ongoing support and career guidance

• Valuable experience within mental health, SEN and SEMH education

This is an excellent opportunity for someone looking to develop their career within mental health, SEN, education, psychology, counselling or pastoral support, while making a genuine difference to the lives of young people.

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

To express your interest in this position, please email hannah.mcmillan@twrecruitment.com with your CV.