Assistant Education Mental Health Practitioner

The Children's Society; Newcastle upon Tyne; Hybrid; GBP 23,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible and hybrid working

28 days holiday

Enhanced maternity/paternity leave

8% pension

Free counselling service

Job summary

The Children’s Society in Newcastle is seeking a dedicated Education Mental Health Support role on a fixed-term contract. You will help deliver low intensity MH interventions within a supportive team, while studying towards EMHP training.

The 35-hour week blends university attendance with fieldwork in the Mental Health Support Team Newcastle and Gateshead, offering hybrid working and development opportunities.

Qualifications

• Ability to support in delivering low intensity evidenced based interventions under supervision to children and young people.
• Knowledge of mild to moderate mental health conditions in children and young people.
• Knowledge of the whole school approach to mental health.
• Experience of working within a brief intervention approach is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Spend therapeutic time with service users and support a range of clinical, administrative and supportive tasks.
• Work under supervision from a qualified Education Mental Health Practitioner or Service Manager.
• Contribute to a safeguarding and wellbeing focus within schools and communities.

Skills

Excellent communication

Interpersonal skills

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Independent worker

Job description

Fixed term contract

35 hours per week(Thiswill bea combination of attending university and part of the Mental Health Support Team Newcastleand Gateshead)

£26,100 per annum

Benefits:

• Excellent opportunity to support in shaping a new role within a well-established Mental Health Support Team, with potential to progress onto Trainee Education Mental Health Practitioner course at Northumbria University.
• Flexible and hybrid working
• 28 days holiday
• Enhanced maternity/paternity leave
• 8% pension
• Free counselling service

Office location Newcastle

The Children's Society has been helping children and young people in this country for over 140 years. We run local services that support children when they are at their most vulnerable and in desperate need of help.We'rethere for children, every step of the way.

This role sits within our Emotional Wellbeing & Mental Health domainin Youth Impact.

Your role will involve spending therapeutic time with service users and supporting a range of clinical, administrative, and supportive tasks as directed by a qualified Education Mental Health Practitioner (EMHP) or the Service Manager.

The required skills and competencies for this role are

• Ability to support in delivering low intensity evidenced based interventions under supervision to children and young people.
• Knowledge of mild to moderate mental health conditions to might affect children and young people (Including anxiety, low mood and behavioural difficulties).
• Knowledge of the whole school approach to mental health.

It would also be an advantage if you have any of the following skills and competencies

• Experience of working within a brief intervention approach.
• Knowledge of Routine Outcome Measures (e.g. RCADS)
• Knowledge of local services and referral pathways.

You'll need:

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• A commitment to promoting mental health and wellbeing in schools.
• Able to support and empower children, young people and their parents/carers and families and their educators to make informed choices.
• Have excellent attention to detail, in all aspects of the role.
• The ability to work independentlyand as part of a teamin a fast-paced environment.
• The ability tobuildtrusting relationships and support young people with their mental health.

Every day, we make a positive difference in the lives of children across the country - and with your help, we can reach even more tomorrow. Join us and be part of a team that's shaping brighter futures.

Closing date: 8th October 2026

The Children's Society is committed to safeguarding and protection of the children and young people we work with. As such, our safer recruitment process includes a Basic or Enhanced DBS check, 5 years of references, and additional vetting checks relevant to the role. We have a comprehensive range of policies and procedures in place to promote safeguarding and safer working practices across all areas of our organisation.In support of our commitment to diversity and inclusion, shortlisting is carried out on an anonymised basis. Personal details are hidden from the shortlisting panel, and candidates are referenced by a candidate number only. As part of this process, we ask that your CV is anonymised before submission - this means removing personal information such as your name, contact details, age, and any other identifying details.

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