Mental Health Teaching Assistant
Location: Northampton
Start Date: ASAP | Full-Time | Long-Term Roles
Are you passionate about supporting the mental health and emotional wellbeing of children and young people? Do you want to work in a school environment where wellbeing, inclusion and pastoral care are central to everyday practice?
We are working with a number of schools across Northampton who are seeking Mental Health Teaching Assistants to join their teams immediately. These are full-time, long-term positions, supporting students with social, emotional and mental health needs within nurturing and inclusive school settings.
About the Role:
Provide one-to-one and small group support for pupils experiencing emotional, behavioural or mental health challenges, including anxiety, low mood, trauma and low self-esteem
Support students in developing emotional regulation, resilience and positive coping strategies
Work closely with class teachers, SENCOs, pastoral leads and safeguarding teams to implement individual support plans
Assist with the delivery of wellbeing and intervention programmes within the school
Promote a calm, safe and supportive learning environment
Monitor and record student progress in line with school policies and safeguarding procedures
Support a whole-school approach to mental health and emotional wellbeing
We're Looking For:
Experience working with children or young people with social, emotional or mental health needs (school, youth work, care, counselling or similar settings)
A calm, empathetic and patient approach
Strong communication and relationship-building skills
A good understanding of safeguarding and child protection procedures
The ability to work collaboratively as part of a school-based support team
Relevant qualifications or training in mental health, psychology, youth work or education (desirable but not essential)
What's on Offer:
Immediate-start, full-time, long-term roles in schools across Northampton
Competitive pay, dependent on experience and qualifications
Free access to CPD and training, including courses via The National College
Ongoing support from a dedicated consultant throughout your placement
The opportunity to make a meaningful and lasting impact on students' wellbeing and engagement
If you are committed to supporting young people's mental health and want to start making a difference right away, we would love to hear from you.
Apply today to find out more about Mental Health Teaching Assistant roles in Northampton with an ASAP start