Mental Health & Wellbeing Teaching Assistant

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

Job summary

A leading educational staffing agency is seeking a Mental Health & Wellbeing Teaching Assistant in Corby. The role involves supporting students with mental health needs, using therapeutic approaches, and creating a nurturing environment. Ideal candidates will have a background in mental health or counselling, alongside strong communication skills. The position offers competitive pay and professional development opportunities within a supportive school setting.

Benefits

Free CPD and mental health-focused training

Ongoing support from a dedicated consultant

Opportunities to gain valuable school-based experience

Qualifications

• Experience supporting children or young people with emotional or mental health needs.
• Enhanced DBS on the update service or willingness to apply.
• A calm and reflective approach.

Responsibilities

• Deliver targeted mental health and wellbeing support to pupils.
• Support emotional regulation and resilience-building.
• Work collaboratively with teaching staff and pastoral teams.

Skills

Psychology

Counselling

Communication

Empathy

Interpersonal skills

Education

Background in mental health, psychology, or counselling

Job description

Mental Health & Wellbeing Teaching Assistant

Location: Corby, Northamptonshire

Agency: Tradewind Recruitment

Contract: Full-time / Part-time | Term-time only

Pay: £90 - £95 per day

Start Date: ASAP

Tradewind Recruitment is seeking a Mental Health & Wellbeing Teaching Assistant with a background in mental health, psychology, counselling, or wellbeing support to work in a supportive school setting in the Corby area. This role is well suited to individuals looking to apply their mental health experience within an educational environment.

The Role

You will support pupils who present with a range of mental health and emotional needs, including anxiety, trauma, low mood, and emotional regulation difficulties. Working alongside teachers and pastoral staff, you will provide 1:1 and small-group interventions focused on wellbeing, resilience, and engagement with learning.

Key Responsibilities

• Delivering targeted mental health and wellbeing support to pupils
• Supporting emotional regulation, coping strategies, and resilience-building
• Working collaboratively with teaching staff, SENCOs, and pastoral teams
• Using trauma-informed and therapeutic approaches where appropriate
• Creating a safe, calm, and nurturing environment to support pupils' mental health

The Ideal Candidate Will Have

• A background in mental health, psychology, counselling, youth work, or mental health education
• Experience supporting children or young people with emotional or mental health needs
• A calm, empathetic, and reflective approach
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• An enhanced DBS on the update service (or willingness to apply)

Why Work with Tradewind Recruitment?

• £90 - £95 per day pay rate
• Free CPD and mental health-focused training
• Ongoing support from a dedicated Tradewind consultant
• Opportunities to gain valuable school-based experience

Apply today through Tradewind Recruitment to be considered for this Mental Health & Wellbeing Teaching Assistant role in Corby