Education Mental Health Practitioner

Are you passionate about making a real difference in the mental health and well-being of children and young people? Do you thrive in dynamic, collaborative environments? If so, this is the perfect role for you!

As an Education Mental Health Practitioner, you’ll play a pivotal role in improving access to high-quality mental health support within educational settings. Guided by expert supervision, you’ll deliver evidence-based interventions to children and young people with mild to moderate mental health needs, empowering them to thrive in their learning and lives.

Your role involves assessing and delivering tailored interventions in schools while collaborating with children, families, and educational staff to co-create effective support plans. You’ll also guide schools in building a robust Whole School Approach to mental health, ensuring all actions align with safeguarding protocols.

This is more than a job; it’s an opportunity to build transformative relationships with schools, families, and multi-agency teams, shaping the mental health landscape in education. With a commitment to training, supervision, and professional development, you’ll grow in your practice while staying at the forefront of evidence-based strategies.

Join us and become part of a team that champions compassion, resilience, and innovation. Together, we’ll create a brighter, healthier future for our young people.

Apply today and make a lasting difference!

We are looking for a motivated professional passionate about supporting the mental health and well-being of children and young people. With a qualification as an Education Mental Health Practitioner, teaching credentials, or Youth Mental Health First Aid training, you bring a strong foundation to the role.

Some essential criteria for the role include:

• Experience delivering therapeutic interventions like CBT or solution-focused brief therapy to children and families.

• Knowledge of safeguarding, capacity, and consent, including Gillick competence.

• A proven track record of working in educational or healthcare settings with children and young people.

• Strong communication skills for effective collaboration with families, schools, and multi-agency teams.

• The ability to conduct assessments, manage risk, and maintain clear, accurate records.

We’d also appreciate additional strengths that enhance your suitability. Experience working with vulnerable groups, such as looked-after children or those facing emotional or behavioural challenges, is desirable but not a dealbreaker.

Your ability to promote mental health awareness and teach staff within educational settings will show your skill in fostering inclusive environments.

Your commitment to professional growth, paired with our values of respect, integrity, and reliability, ensures you’re ready to make an impact in young people’s lives.

If this sounds like you, we’d love to hear from you!