Details:
- Salary: £92.56 - 95 - Day
- Job Type: Contract
- Job Status: Full-Time
- Salary Per: Day
- Location: Corby Northamptonshire
- Date: 2 weeks ago
Description:
Mental Health Teaching Assistant - Corby
Location: Corby, Northamptonshire
Job Type: Full-time, Term Time Only
Start Date: September 2026
Mental Health Teaching Assistant - Corby
Tradewind Recruitment are currently recruiting for a dedicated and compassionate Mental Health Teaching Assistant to join a supportive school in the Corby area. This rewarding role is ideal for individuals who are passionate about supporting young people with social, emotional and mental health (SEMH) needs and helping them overcome barriers to learning.
Working closely with students who require additional emotional and behavioural support, you will play a key role in creating a positive and nurturing learning environment where every pupil can thrive.
The Role:
Supporting students with SEMH needs both in and out of the classroom
Building positive relationships with pupils to encourage engagement and confidence
Assisting teachers in delivering lessons and interventions
Promoting positive behaviour and emotional regulation strategies
Supporting students on a 1:1 basis and in small groups
Working collaboratively with teaching staff, SENCOs and pastoral teams
The Ideal Candidate Will Have:
Experience working with children or young people, ideally within an educational, care, youth work or support setting
A calm, patient and resilient approach
Strong communication and relationship-building skills
An understanding of SEMH needs and behaviour management strategies
A genuine passion for supporting young people's wellbeing and development
Why Work with Tradewind Recruitment?
Competitive daily rates of pay
Access to over 2,500 CPD courses through The National College
Dedicated consultant support throughout your placement
Opportunities for long-term, temporary-to-permanent and permanent roles
Simple and efficient online timesheet system
Free safeguarding and compliance training
This is a fantastic opportunity for aspiring teachers, psychologists, counsellors, youth workers or experienced support staff looking to make a meaningful difference in the lives of young people.
To apply for this Mental Health Teaching Assistant position in Corby, contact Tradewind Recruitment today