Mental Health Teaching Assistant

Northampton Business Directory; Northampton; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A local education support service in Northampton is seeking a Mental Health Teaching Assistant to support children with emotional, behavioral, and mental health challenges. You'll work in schools providing one-on-one and group support, promoting a safe learning environment, and helping students develop resilience. Competitive pay and training opportunities are offered along with an immediate start for qualified candidates passionate about making a difference in students' lives.

Benefits

Competitive pay

Free access to CPD and training

Meaningful impact on students' wellbeing

Qualifications

• Experience in schools, youth work, care or counselling is preferred.
• A calm and patient demeanor is important.
• Understanding of safeguarding policies is essential.

Responsibilities

• Provide one-to-one and small group support for pupils.
• Support students in developing emotional regulation and resilience.
• Monitor and record student progress under school policies.
• Assist with the delivery of wellbeing programmes.

Skills

Experience working with children or young people with social, emotional or mental health needs

Calm, empathetic and patient approach

Strong communication and relationship-building skills

Good understanding of safeguarding and child protection procedures

Ability to work collaboratively as part of a school-based support team

Education

Relevant qualifications or training in mental health, psychology, youth work 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 well‑being 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 well‑being.

We're Looking For:

• Experience working with children or youngwin that have 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 viendo, 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.
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• 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 a ASAP start.