SEMH Teaching Assistant - Corby

Location: Corby, Northamptonshire
Contract: Full-Time | Long-Term | Temp-to-Perm Opportunity
Salary: Competitive daily rate dependent on experience
Agency: Tradewind Recruitment

Do You Have a Passion for Supporting Young People with Social, Emotional and Mental Health Needs?

Tradewind Recruitment are currently recruiting a dedicated, resilient and compassionate SEMH Teaching Assistant to work within a specialist school in the Corby area.

We are looking for someone who has a genuine understanding of mental health, emotional wellbeing and challenging behaviour, and who is passionate about making a difference to young people who may have experienced trauma, anxiety, emotional difficulties or barriers to education.

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

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

The Role

As an SEMH Teaching Assistant, you will:

• Provide 1:1 and small-group support to students with social, emotional and mental health needs.

• Support young people who may experience anxiety, trauma, emotional dysregulation or challenging behaviour.

• Build positive and trusting relationships with students who may struggle to engage with education.

• Use positive behaviour management and appropriate de-escalation techniques.

• Help students develop emotional regulation strategies, confidence and resilience.

• Encourage positive behaviour, independence and engagement with learning.

• Support students in managing their emotions and developing appropriate coping strategies.

• Maintain clear, consistent boundaries and routines.

• Adapt your approach to meet the individual emotional and behavioural needs of students.

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

• Contribute to a safe, inclusive and supportive learning environment.

• Follow safeguarding procedures and promote the wellbeing of all students.

What Are We 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 Teaching Assistant or Learning Support roles

• Mental health support work

• Behaviour support or mentoring

• 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 trauma-informed and individualised approaches.

• Have experience managing challenging situations calmly and professionally.

• Be patient, empathetic and emotionally resilient.

• Be confident maintaining clear boundaries while building positive relationships.

• Have strong communication and teamwork skills.

• Be passionate about supporting vulnerable young people.

• Be reliable and committed to working full-time in Corby.

Previous experience within an SEMH school would be advantageous, although we also welcome applications from individuals with relevant experience in mental health, care, behaviour support or youth work.

Why Work with Tradewind Recruitment?

• Temp-to-perm opportunity, subject to a successful placement.

• Potential to secure a permanent position within the school.

• Competitive daily rates dependent on experience.

• Full-time, consistent work.

• Dedicated support from your Tradewind Recruitment 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 want to make a genuine difference within a specialist SEMH school, we would love to hear from you!

Whether you are an experienced SEMH Teaching Assistant or have relevant experience in mental health, care or youth support, this could be a fantastic next step in your career.

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.