Teaching Assistant - Mental Health

Job Description:

Location: Corby, Northamptonshire
Contract: Full-time / Long-term (term-time only)
Start Date: ASAP (or negotiable)
Salary: Competitive, dependent on experience

Tradewind Recruitment is working with a supportive and forward-thinking specialist education setting in the Corby area to recruit a Mental Health Teaching Assistant. This is an excellent opportunity for a compassionate and resilient individual who is passionate about supporting young people with social, emotional, and mental health needs.

As a Mental Health Teaching Assistant, you will work closely with students who require additional emotional and behavioural support, helping them to engage positively with learning and school life. You will collaborate with teaching staff, pastoral teams, and external professionals to provide consistent and nurturing support.

• Provide 1:1 and small group support for pupils with mental health and emotional needs

• Support students with anxiety, low mood, trauma-related behaviours, and emotional regulation

• Assist with behaviour management and the implementation of individual support plans

• Promote a safe, calm, and inclusive learning environment

• Build positive, trusting relationships with pupils to support wellbeing and progress

• Work closely with teachers, SEN staff, and pastoral teams

• Experience supporting children or young people with mental health or SEMH needs

• Backgrounds in psychology, counselling, youth work, mental health support, or similar are highly desirable

• Calm, patient, and empathetic approach

• Strong communication and teamwork skills

• Ability to manage challenging behaviour positively and consistently

• Enhanced DBS on the Update Service (or willingness to apply)

• Competitive rates of pay, paid weekly

• Access to over 2,500 CPD courses, including mental health and safeguarding training

• Dedicated consultant support throughout your placement

• Opportunity to make a meaningful difference in young people's lives

If you are passionate about mental health and education and are looking for a rewarding role in the Corby area, we would love to hear from you.