Details:
- Salary: £92.56 - 95 - Day
- Job Type: Contract
- Job Status: Full-Time
- Salary Per: Day
- Location: Corby Northamptonshire
- Date: 1 day ago
Description:
SEMH Mental Health Support Assistant - Corby
Location: Corby, Northamptonshire
Full-Time | Long-Term Role
Tradewind Recruitment
Tradewind Recruitment are currently recruiting for an SEMH Mental Health Support Assistant to join a specialist setting in Corby, working with young people who require additional support with their social, emotional and mental health needs.
We are looking for someone who has a genuine interest in mental health and ideally previous experience supporting children or young people who may struggle with emotional regulation, behaviour, anxiety, confidence or engagement with education.
This is a rewarding role for someone who is able to build strong relationships while providing the consistency, patience and boundaries that young people within an SEMH environment may need.
Your Role Will Include:
Supporting students on a 1:1 basis and within small groups
Providing emotional and pastoral support throughout the school day
Helping students understand and regulate their emotions
Supporting young people during periods of heightened emotion or challenging behaviour
Using positive behaviour management and de-escalation techniques
Encouraging students to engage positively with their learning
Helping students develop confidence, resilience and independence
Building trusting and professional relationships
Providing consistent routines and boundaries
Working alongside teachers, pastoral teams and other support professionals
Contributing to a positive, safe and supportive learning environment
What We're Looking For
We would particularly like to hear from candidates who have experience or knowledge within:
Mental health support
SEMH or specialist education
SEN/SEND
Behaviour support
Teaching Assistant or Learning Support roles
Youth work or mentoring
Pastoral support
Children's residential care
Social care
Psychology or counselling
Healthcare and support work
You don't necessarily need to have followed a traditional education career path. Experience supporting vulnerable young people, mental health needs or challenging behaviour can provide highly transferable skills for an SEMH environment.
You will need to be calm, patient, resilient and empathetic, while also being confident maintaining appropriate boundaries and expectations.
Why Tradewind Recruitment?
Competitive daily rate dependent on experience
Full-time and long-term opportunities
Potential temp-to-perm routes
Dedicated support from your Tradewind consultant
Free CPD and professional development
Free access to The National College after your first day worked
Opportunities within specialist SEN and SEMH settings
Tradewind Recruitment is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All applicants will be subject to the appropriate safeguarding and compliance checks.
If you have a good understanding of mental health and SEMH and want a role where you can have a positive impact on young people's lives, we'd love to hear from you.
Apply today or send your CV to Hannah at