Mental Health Teaching Assistant - Corby

Location: Corby, Northamptonshire
Contract: Full-Time | Long-Term | 12-Week Temp-to-Perm Opportunity
Agency: Tradewind Recruitment

Do You Have Experience Supporting Young People with Mental Health Needs?

Tradewind Recruitment are currently seeking an enthusiastic, resilient and compassionate Mental Health Teaching Assistant to join a specialist Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) school in the Corby area.

We are looking for someone who has a strong understanding of mental health and emotional wellbeing, alongside experience supporting young people who may display challenging behaviour, struggle with emotional regulation or have experienced trauma.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys building relationships with young people and understands the importance of providing a calm, consistent and supportive environment.

The position is full-time and offers a 12-week temp-to-perm opportunity, with the potential to secure a permanent position within the school following a successful placement.

Your Responsibilities

As a Mental Health Teaching Assistant, you will:

• Provide 1:1 and small-group support to students with SEMH needs

• Support young people with their mental health, emotional wellbeing and behaviour

• Help students manage their emotions and develop positive coping strategies

• Use appropriate behaviour management and de-escalation techniques

• Build positive and trusting relationships with students

• Support students who may experience anxiety, trauma or difficulties engaging with education

• Encourage confidence, independence and emotional resilience

• Maintain clear and consistent boundaries

• Help students overcome barriers to learning and re-engage with education

• Work closely with teachers, pastoral staff and other support professionals

• Contribute to a safe, supportive and inclusive learning environment

What We're Looking For

We are particularly interested in candidates who have previous experience supporting children or young people with mental health needs, SEMH or challenging behaviour.

Relevant experience could include:

• SEMH schools or alternative provision

• SEN/SEND support

• Mental health support work

• Behaviour support or mentoring

• Teaching Assistant or Learning Support roles

• Children's residential care

• Youth work

• Pastoral support

• Social care

• Psychology or counselling

• Healthcare or support work

The Ideal Candidate Will:

• Have a strong understanding of mental health and how it can impact young people's behaviour and learning

• Be confident supporting students with complex emotional and behavioural needs

• Understand the importance of patience, empathy and consistency

• Have experience managing challenging situations calmly and professionally

• Be confident using positive behaviour management strategies

• Be able to establish clear boundaries while building trusting relationships

• Have excellent communication and interpersonal skills

• Be committed to supporting vulnerable young people

• Be available for full-time work in Corby

Previous experience within an SEMH school would be advantageous, although candidates with relevant experience in mental health, behaviour support, care or youth work are also encouraged to apply.

Why Work with Tradewind Recruitment?

• 12-week temp-to-perm opportunity

• Potential to secure a permanent position within the school

• Competitive daily rate dependent on experience

• Full-time, consistent work

• Dedicated support from your Tradewind consultant

• Free CPD and professional development opportunities

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

• Opportunities within specialist SEN and SEMH settings

• Ongoing support throughout your placement

Apply Today

If you have experience supporting young people with mental health needs, emotional difficulties or challenging behaviour, and are looking for an opportunity to make a genuine difference within a specialist SEMH school, we would love to hear from you.

To apply or find out more, please send your CV to Hannah at hannah.mcmillan@twrecruitment.com.

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