Mental Health Teaching Assistant - SEMH School
Location: Corby, Northamptonshire
Role: Full-time / Long-term (with potential to become permanent)
Salary: Competitive daily rate, dependent on experience
Recruiter: Tradewind Recruitment
Tradewind Recruitment is currently working in partnership with a specialist SEMH (Social, Emotional and Mental Health) school in Corby to recruit a Mental Health Teaching Assistant to support pupils with complex emotional, behavioural, and mental health needs.
This is a rewarding opportunity for an individual who is passionate about supporting young people's wellbeing and helping them succeed both academically and emotionally.
The Role
As a Mental Health Teaching Assistant, you will work closely with teaching staff and pastoral teams to support students who may experience anxiety, trauma, emotional regulation difficulties, or behavioural challenges. You will play a key role in creating a safe, structured, and nurturing learning environment.
Your responsibilities will include:
1. Providing 1:1 and small-group support for pupils with SEMH needs
2. Supporting emotional regulation, resilience, and positive behaviour
3. Implementing individual support strategies and behaviour plans
4. Assisting pupils to engage with learning and build confidence
5. Working collaboratively with teachers, SENCOs, and pastoral staff
6. Supporting safeguarding and promoting student wellbeing
7. Helping to maintain a calm, consistent, and inclusive classroom environment
The Ideal Candidate
8. Experience supporting children or young people with mental health, SEMH, SEN, or behavioural needs
9. A calm, patient, and empathetic approach
10. Strong communication and relationship-building skills
11. Ability to manage challenging behaviour positively and consistently
12. Relevant qualifications or training in mental health, psychology, counselling, youth work, or SEN (desirable but not essential)
13. A genuine passion for making a difference in young people's lives
Why Work with Tradewind Recruitment?
14. Specialist education recruitment support
15. Access to free CPD and safeguarding training
16. Ongoing support from a dedicated consultant
17. Opportunities for long-term and permanent roles
18. Experience in high-quality specialist education settings
Apply Today
If you are a compassionate and resilient Teaching Assistant with a strong interest in mental health and SEMH education, and you are looking for a role in Corby, we would love to hear from you.