Location: Corby, Northamptonshire
Full-Time | Long-Term Opportunity
Tradewind Recruitment
Tradewind Recruitment are looking for a compassionate and resilient Mental Health Teaching Assistant to work within a specialist SEMH setting in Corby, supporting young people with Social, Emotional and Mental Health needs.
This is an ideal opportunity for someone who has a strong understanding of mental health and is passionate about supporting young people who may experience anxiety, emotional regulation difficulties, challenging behaviour or other barriers to learning.
We are particularly interested in candidates who understand that behaviour is often a form of communication and can provide young people with a calm, consistent and supportive presence.
The Role
As a Mental Health Teaching Assistant, you will:
Provide 1:1 and small-group support to students with SEMH needs
Support students with their emotional wellbeing and mental health
Help young people regulate their emotions and manage challenging situations
Build positive and trusting relationships with students
Support students to re-engage with learning
Use appropriate behaviour management and de-escalation strategies
Encourage confidence, resilience and independence
Provide clear and consistent boundaries
Support students within lessons and during interventions
Work closely with teachers, pastoral staff and other professionals
Help create a safe and supportive environment where students feel understood
Who Are We Looking For?
Previous experience supporting young people with mental health, SEMH, behaviour or additional needs would be highly beneficial.
Relevant backgrounds could include:
SEMH or SEN/SEND schools
Teaching Assistant or Learning Support
Mental health support
Behaviour support
Youth work
Pastoral or mentoring roles
Children's residential care
Social care
Psychology
Counselling
Healthcare or support work
Most importantly, you will need to be patient, resilient, empathetic and confident, with a genuine understanding of the challenges young people with SEMH needs may face.
Why Work with Tradewind Recruitment?
Competitive daily rate dependent on experience
Full-time, long-term opportunities
Temp-to-perm opportunities
Dedicated support from your Tradewind consultant
Free CPD and professional development
Free access to The National College after your first day worked
Opportunities to work within specialist SEMH and SEN settings
Tradewind Recruitment is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All applicants will be subject to appropriate safeguarding and compliance checks, including an enhanced DBS and satisfactory references.
If you have a strong understanding of mental health and SEMH and would love the opportunity to make a difference to young people's lives, we would love to hear from you.
Apply today or send your CV to Hannah at
Salary description
£92.56 - £95.00 per day