Job Description

Mental Health Teaching Assistant - Corby

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

Are You Passionate About Supporting Young People's Mental Health?

Tradewind Recruitment are currently recruiting Mental Health Teaching Assistants to work within a specialist educational setting in Corby.

We are looking for compassionate, resilient and enthusiastic individuals who have experience supporting young people with Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs, challenging behaviour and additional learning difficulties.

The school supports students who may experience anxiety, trauma-related difficulties, emotional dysregulation and barriers to learning. We are looking for individuals who understand the importance of building trust, maintaining consistent boundaries and helping young people feel safe and supported.

This is a fantastic opportunity for someone with experience in mental health support, residential childcare, youth work, behaviour support or specialist education who wants to make a genuine difference.

The Role

As a Mental Health Teaching Assistant, you will:

  • Provide one-to-one and small-group support to students with SEMH needs.

  • Support young people experiencing anxiety, emotional difficulties and challenging behaviour.

  • Build positive, trusting relationships with students.

  • Use appropriate behaviour management and de-escalation strategies.

  • Help students develop emotional regulation, confidence and resilience.

  • Encourage students to engage with lessons and overcome barriers to learning.

  • Support students with additional needs, including autism and ADHD.

  • Work closely with teachers, SENCOs and pastoral staff.

  • Follow individual support plans and safeguarding procedures.

  • Create a safe, nurturing and inclusive learning environment.

What Are We Looking For?

We would love to hear from candidates who:

  • Have experience supporting individuals with mental health, emotional or behavioural needs.

  • Understand how trauma and emotional difficulties can affect behaviour and learning.

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

  • Have a patient, empathetic and resilient approach.

  • Can build positive relationships and maintain clear boundaries.

  • Have strong communication and teamwork skills.

  • Are passionate about supporting vulnerable young people.

Previous school experience is desirable but not essential.

We particularly welcome applications from candidates with backgrounds in:

  • SEMH or SEN Teaching Assistance

  • Mental Health Support Work

  • Children's Residential Care

  • Youth Work and Mentoring

  • Behaviour Support

  • Therapeutic Care

  • Psychology and Counselling

  • Alternative Provision

Why Work with Tradewind Recruitment?

  • Competitive daily rates of pay.

  • Full-time, long-term opportunities.

  • Potential routes into permanent employment.

  • Dedicated support from your recruitment consultant.

  • Free CPD and professional development.

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

  • Opportunities to develop your career within specialist education.

Apply Today!

If you have experience supporting mental health, SEMH or challenging behaviour and want to make a positive difference to young people's lives, 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, satisfactory references and relevant employment checks.