Mental Health Teaching Assistant

Tradewind Recruitment; Northampton; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational recruitment agency in Northampton seeks a Mental Health Teaching Assistant to support the mental health and emotional wellbeing of students. This full-time, long-term role involves assisting students with emotional and behavioural challenges and working collaboratively with school staff. The ideal candidate will have experience working with young people and a strong understanding of safeguarding. Competitive pay and ongoing training opportunities are provided.

Benefits

Competitive pay

Free access to CPD training

Ongoing support from a dedicated consultant

Qualifications

• Experience working with children or young people with mental health needs in educational settings.
• Ability to build strong relationships with students and staff.
• Knowledge of mental health support strategies.

Responsibilities

• Provide one-to-one and small group support to students.
• Promote emotional regulation and resilience in students.
• Assist with the delivery of intervention programmes.

Skills

Experience with children with emotional needs

Calm and empathetic approach

Strong communication skills

Understanding of safeguarding procedures

Ability to work collaboratively

Education

Relevant qualifications in mental health or education

Job description

Mental Health Teaching Assistant

Location: Northampton

Start Date: ASAP | Full-Time | Long-Term Roles

Are you passionate about supporting the mental health and emotional wellbeing of children and young people? Do you want to work in a school environment where wellbeing, inclusion and pastoral care are central to everyday practice?

We are working with a number of schools across Northampton who are seeking Mental Health Teaching Assistants to join their teams immediately. These are full-time, long-term positions, supporting students with social, emotional and mental health needs within nurturing and inclusive school settings.

About the Role

• Provide one-to-one and small group support for pupils experiencing emotional, behavioural or mental health challenges, including anxiety, low mood, trauma and low self-esteem
• Support students in developing emotional regulation, resilience and positive coping strategies
• Work closely with class teachers, SENCOs, pastoral leads and safeguarding teams to implement individual support plans
• Assist with the delivery of wellbeing and intervention programmes within the school
• Promote a calm, safe and supportive learning environment
• Monitor and record student progress in line with school policies and safeguarding procedures
• Support a whole-school approach to mental health and emotional wellbeing

We're Looking For

• Experience working with children or young people with social, emotional or mental health needs (school, youth work, care, counselling or similar settings)
• A calm, empathetic and patient approach
• Strong communication and relationship‑building skills
• A good understanding of safeguarding and child protection procedures
• The ability to work collaboratively as part of a school‑based support team
• Relevant qualifications or training in mental health, psychology, youth work or education (desirable but not essential)

What’s on Offer

• Immediate‑start, full‑time, long‑term roles in schools across Northampton
• Competitive pay, dependent on experience and qualifications
• Free access to CPD and training, including courses via The National College
• Ongoing support from a dedicated consultant throughout your placement
• The opportunity to make a meaningful and lasting impact on students' wellbeing and engagement

If you are committed to supporting young people's mental health and want to start making a difference right away, we would love to hear from you.

Apply today