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.

• Provide one‑to‑one and small group support for pupils experiencing emotional, behavioural or mental health challenges അമേരിക്കանակ ന് 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

• 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)

• 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
.