Mental Health Teaching Assistant - SEMH School - Corby

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

Are You Passionate About Mental Health and Supporting Young People with Social, Emotional and Behavioural Needs?

Tradewind Recruitment are currently recruiting a compassionate, resilient and dedicated Mental Health Teaching Assistant to work within a specialist educational setting in the Corby area.

We are looking for individuals who have a genuine passion for mental health and supporting children and young people who experience social, emotional and mental health (SEMH) difficulties, trauma, anxiety, emotional dysregulation and challenging behaviour.

This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who wants to make a meaningful difference to young people who may have faced significant barriers to education.

The school provides a supportive and nurturing environment for students who require additional emotional, behavioural and educational support. The successful candidate will play an important role in helping students develop confidence, build positive relationships and engage successfully with their education.

This is a full-time, long-term position with the potential to become permanent for the right candidate.

The Role

As a Mental Health Teaching Assistant, your responsibilities will include:

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

• Supporting young people who may experience anxiety, trauma, attachment difficulties, emotional dysregulation or challenging behaviour.

• Building positive, trusting relationships with students who may struggle to engage with education.

• Helping students develop emotional awareness, resilience and positive coping strategies.

• Supporting students with managing their emotions and developing appropriate responses to challenging situations.

• Using positive behaviour management and de-escalation techniques to support students safely.

• Recognising potential triggers and responding to students' individual emotional and behavioural needs.

• Supporting students with additional needs, including autism, ADHD and other SEND.

• Encouraging positive communication, social interaction and independence.

• Helping students re-engage with learning following periods of emotional distress or behavioural difficulties.

• Working closely with teachers, pastoral teams, SENCOs and other professionals.

• Following individual behaviour support plans and contributing to a consistent, supportive approach.

• Promoting a safe, inclusive and nurturing learning environment.

• Following safeguarding procedures and prioritising the wellbeing of all students.

What Are We Looking For?

We are particularly interested in candidates who have a good understanding of mental health and experience supporting individuals with emotional, behavioural or additional needs.

The ideal candidate will:

• Have experience working with children, young people or vulnerable individuals.

• Have a strong understanding of mental health and how emotional difficulties can affect behaviour and learning.

• Be confident supporting young people who may display challenging behaviour.

• Understand the importance of trauma-informed approaches, consistency and positive relationships.

• Be patient, empathetic, resilient and able to remain calm in challenging situations.

• Have excellent communication and relationship-building skills.

• Be confident using positive behaviour management and de-escalation strategies.

• Understand the importance of safeguarding, confidentiality and professional boundaries.

• Be committed to supporting young people with complex emotional and behavioural needs.

• Have a genuine passion for helping vulnerable students develop confidence and achieve their potential.

Relevant Experience Could Include:

• SEMH Teaching Assistant or Learning Support Assistant

• Mental Health Support Worker

• Behaviour Mentor or Behaviour Support Assistant

• SEN/SEND Teaching Assistant

• Children's Residential Support Worker

• Youth Worker or Youth Mentor

• Psychology Graduate with Relevant Practical Experience

• Counselling or Therapeutic Support

• Social Care or Healthcare Support

• Alternative Provision or Specialist Education

• Pastoral Support or Student Wellbeing Roles

Previous experience within an SEMH school would be advantageous but is not essential. We welcome applications from individuals with relevant transferable experience, particularly those who have supported people experiencing mental health difficulties, trauma or challenging behaviour.

We are looking for candidates who understand that behaviour can be a form of communication and who are passionate about helping young people feel safe, understood and supported.

Why Work with Tradewind Recruitment?

• Competitive daily rates dependent on experience.

• Full-time, long-term opportunities with the potential for permanent employment.

• The opportunity to work within a specialist SEMH educational setting.

• Valuable experience supporting young people with complex mental health and behavioural needs.

• 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 to develop your career within SEN, SEMH and specialist education.

• Ongoing support throughout your placement.

Apply Today!

If you're a compassionate, resilient and enthusiastic individual looking for a Mental Health Teaching Assistant position in Corby, we would love to hear from you!

Whether you're an experienced SEMH Teaching Assistant or have a background in mental health, care, youth work, psychology or supporting vulnerable individuals, this could be a fantastic opportunity to make a genuine difference.

We are particularly keen to hear from individuals who have a strong understanding of mental health and are confident supporting young people with complex emotional and behavioural needs.

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.