Mental Health Specialist Teaching Assistant

Tradewind Recruitment LTD.; Northampton; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 23,000; Full time

Job summary

Tradewind Recruitment is seeking a Mental Health Teaching Assistant to join a supportive school in Northampton. The role focuses on SEMH, anxiety, and emotional wellbeing support for pupils.

You will provide 1:1 and small-group support, build trusting relationships, assist with emotional regulation and re-engagement with learning, and collaborate with teaching staff and pastoral teams. Full-time, Monday to Friday, with temp-to-perm potential.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting children or young people with SEMH needs.
• Background in mental health support, youth work, care, or education is beneficial.
• Empathetic, resilient and able to build relationships with young people.

Responsibilities

• Provide 1:1 and small-group support to pupils experiencing SEMH or mental health challenges.
• Build positive, trusting relationships and act as a consistent, supportive adult.
• Support pupils with emotional regulation and re-engagement with learning.
• Use calm, patient behaviour strategies to manage challenging situations.
• Collaborate with teaching staff and pastoral teams to support individual pupil needs.

Skills

Mental health support

Job description

Mental Health Teaching Assistant

Location: Northampton

Full-Time | Monday to Friday | Temp to Perm / Long-Term

Are you passionate about supporting young people with their mental health, emotional wellbeing and education?

Tradewind Recruitment is currently seeking a Mental Health Teaching Assistant to work within a supportive educational setting, helping pupils who may experience SEMH needs, anxiety, emotional regulation difficulties and barriers to learning.

This is a fantastic opportunity for someone with experience in mental health, youth work, care, support work or education who wants to make a real difference in a school environment.

The Role:

• Provide 1:1 and small-group support to pupils experiencing mental health and emotional wellbeing challenges.
• Build positive, trusting relationships and act as a consistent, supportive adult.
• Support pupils with emotional regulation, confidence and re-engagement with learning.
• Use positive behaviour strategies and a calm, patient approach when managing challenging situations.
• Work closely with teaching staff and pastoral teams to support individual pupil needs.

We're Looking For Someone Who:

• Has experience supporting children or young people with mental health or SEMH needs.
• May have a background in mental health support, residential care, youth work, counselling or education.
• Is empathetic, resilient and confident building relationships with young people.
• Can remain calm and supportive in challenging situations.Is passionate about helping young people overcome barriers and reach their potential.

Why Apply?

• Full-time, Monday to Friday opportunity.
• Opportunity to develop your experience within education.
• Ongoing support from your Tradewind consultant.
• Potential for a permanent position for the right candidate.