Mental Health Support Worker - SEN School

Location: Corby, Northamptonshire
Tradewind Recruitment

Are you passionate about supporting children and young people with additional needs and promoting positive mental health and emotional wellbeing?

Tradewind Recruitment is seeking a compassionate, patient and dedicated Mental Health Support Worker to join a specialist SEN school in Corby.

This is a rewarding opportunity to support pupils with a range of special educational needs, helping them manage their emotions, develop coping strategies and overcome barriers to learning.

The Role

As a Mental Health Support Worker, you will:

• Provide one-to-one and small-group support to pupils with additional needs.

• Support children and young people with social, emotional and mental health (SEMH) needs.

• Help pupils manage anxiety, emotional regulation and challenging situations.

• Build positive, trusting relationships and provide consistent emotional support.

• Encourage independence, confidence and positive social interactions.

• Support pupils to engage with learning and daily school activities.

• Work closely with teachers, SEN staff and pastoral teams to ensure consistent support.

• Help maintain a safe, nurturing and inclusive learning environment.

The Ideal Candidate

We are looking for someone who:

• Has experience supporting children or young people with additional needs.

• Has an understanding of mental health, emotional wellbeing and SEMH.

• Is calm, patient, empathetic and resilient.

• Can build positive relationships with pupils who may struggle with communication, anxiety or emotional regulation.

• Has a positive, proactive approach and the ability to remain calm under pressure.

• Is passionate about helping young people achieve their potential.

Previous experience in an SEN school, mental health support, youth work, residential care, pastoral support or a similar setting would be highly beneficial.

Why Work with Tradewind Recruitment?

• Competitive rates of pay.

• Dedicated support from an experienced education consultant.

• Access to professional development and training opportunities.

• Opportunities to gain valuable experience within specialist education.

• The chance to make a genuine difference to the lives of children and young people.

Apply Today!

If you have a passion for mental health and supporting children with additional needs, we would love to hear from you!

Contact Tradewind Recruitment today to find out more about this Mental Health Support Worker opportunity in Corby.