Mental Health Teaching Assistant

Tradewind Recruitment | Corby, Northamptonshire

Are you passionate about supporting young people''s mental health and emotional wellbeing? Do you have the patience, empathy and understanding to help pupils overcome barriers to learning?

Tradewind Recruitment is currently seeking a dedicated and compassionate Mental Health Teaching Assistant to work in a through-school setting in the Corby area.

Although the school caters for pupils across different age groups, this role will predominantly involve supporting secondary-aged pupils with social, emotional and mental health (SEMH) needs.

This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who wants to make a genuine difference to young people''s lives, helping them build confidence, develop emotional resilience and engage positively with their education.

As a Mental Health Teaching Assistant, you will:

• Provide one-to-one and small-group support to predominantly secondary-aged pupils.

• Support students experiencing anxiety, low confidence, emotional difficulties and mental health challenges.

• Help pupils develop coping strategies, emotional resilience and positive self-esteem.

• Build trusting relationships and provide a safe, supportive environment.

• Support students with emotional regulation and managing challenging situations.

• Encourage engagement with learning and help pupils overcome barriers to education.

• Work closely with teachers, pastoral teams, SEN staff and external professionals.

• Support pupils during lessons, social times and periods of emotional difficulty.

• Promote positive behaviour, inclusion and independence.

• Follow safeguarding procedures and contribute to the overall wellbeing of pupils.

We are looking for someone who:

• Has experience working with children or young people, ideally of secondary school age.

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

• Is calm, patient, empathetic and approachable.

• Can build positive and trusting relationships with young people.

• Is confident supporting pupils who may experience challenging behaviour or emotional distress.

• Has excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

• Can remain professional and composed in challenging situations.

• Is passionate about helping young people achieve their potential.

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

• Competitive rates of pay, dependent on experience.

• Dedicated support from an experienced education recruitment consultant.

• Opportunities to gain valuable experience within a supportive school environment.

• Access to ongoing professional development and training.

• The opportunity to make a meaningful difference to young people''s lives.

If you are passionate about mental health and wellbeing and want to help young people build confidence, resilience and positive futures, we would love to hear from you!

Apply today through Tradewind Recruitment and take the next step in your education career.