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 to find out more about Mental Health Teaching Assistant roles in Northampton with an ASAP start.