Corby, Northamptonshire
Full-Time | Long-Term Position
Tradewind Recruitment
Do you have experience supporting young people or adults with mental health, SEN or additional needs?
Are you looking for a role where you can use that experience to make a positive impact on a young person's education and wellbeing?
Tradewind Recruitment are looking for a Mental Health & Wellbeing Teaching Assistant to work within a school in Corby, supporting students who may experience social, emotional and mental health difficulties.
The school is looking for someone who understands that behaviour can often be a form of communication and who can provide the patience, consistency and encouragement students need to engage successfully with education.
What Will You Be Doing?
This is a varied role where no two days will necessarily look the same. You will work alongside teaching and pastoral staff to provide additional support to students who may find aspects of school life challenging.
You will:
Build strong and professional relationships with students
Provide individual and small-group support
Help young people manage their emotions and develop positive coping strategies
Support students who may experience anxiety, low confidence or difficulties regulating their emotions
Encourage students to re-engage with learning
Provide additional support within lessons
Help students develop their confidence, independence and resilience
Support positive behaviour through clear boundaries and consistent approaches
Assist with pastoral, wellbeing and intervention sessions
Work alongside teachers, SEN staff and other professionals
Provide a positive and reliable presence for students throughout the school day
Who Would Suit This Role?
You don't necessarily need to have followed a traditional education career path.
We are particularly interested in speaking with people who have experience within:
SEN or SEND
SEMH
Mental health services
Youth work
Care and support work
Residential childcare
Behaviour support
Counselling
Psychology
Mentoring
Social care
Teaching or learning support
Previous school experience would be beneficial, but relevant experience supporting individuals with additional, emotional or mental health needs will also be considered.
Most importantly, you will need to be someone who can remain calm when situations become challenging, establish appropriate boundaries and build genuine relationships with young people.
What We're Looking For
You will ideally be:
Patient and understanding
Emotionally resilient
Confident communicating with young people
Empathetic without being judgemental
Consistent in your approach
Comfortable supporting challenging behaviour
Able to work collaboratively with other professionals
Passionate about mental health and young people's wellbeing
Working with Tradewind Recruitment
As part of Tradewind Recruitment, you will receive:
Dedicated support throughout your placement
Access to free professional development and CPD
Free access to The National College after your first day worked
Opportunities to develop experience within SEN and SEMH education
Access to long-term and potential permanent opportunities
Ongoing career support and guidance
This could be an excellent opportunity if you're looking to move into SEMH education, mental health support, pastoral care, counselling or psychology and want practical experience supporting young people.
Tradewind Recruitment is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. Successful applicants will be subject to appropriate safeguarding checks, including an enhanced DBS and satisfactory references.
Interested? Please send your CV to to find out more
Salary description
£92.56 - £95.00 per day