Mental Health Teaching Assistant

Mental Health Teaching AssistantLocation: Northampton Start Date: ASAP Full-Time Long-Term RolesAre 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-esteemSupport students in developing emotional regulation, resilience and positive coping strategiesWork closely with class teachers, SENCOs, pastoral leads and safeguarding teams to implement individual support plansAssist with the delivery of wellbeing and intervention programmes within the schoolPromote a calm, safe and supportive learning environmentMonitor and record student progress in line with school policies and safeguarding proceduresSupport a whole-school approach to mental health and emotional wellbeingWe''re Looking For:Experience working with children or young people with social, emotional or mental health needs (school, youth work, care, counselling or similar ..... full job details .....