Assistant Educational Mental Health Practitioner

MFT; Manchester; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 27,000; Full time

Job summary

The Assistant Educational Mental Health Practitioner role at Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust sits within the Mental Health Support Teams. You will help plan and deliver core functions to support education settings, provide timely consultation, advice and signposting, and deliver 1:1 low intensity CBT informed interventions.

This fixed-term 12-month, full-time role offers development opportunities within a collaborative, multi-disciplinary team to enhance skills and experience in youth

Qualifications

• GCSE in Maths and English (grade 4 or above).
• Experience in working with children and people in mental health or educational settings.
• Experience of mental health prevention and early intervention.
• Experience of audit.
• Experience of databases and software packages.
• Experience of working in NHS and/or education.

Responsibilities

• Assist in running therapeutic groups and workshops.
• Support clinical staff and admin to ensure smooth service operations.
• Develop resource packs for children, young people and families.
• Input and score assessment tools, report findings to care coordinator/lead professional.
• Ensure the perspective of children, young people and families is reflected in assessments and treatment.
• Attend and contribute to meetings; maintain accurate records of care.

Skills

Communication skills

Teamwork

Education

GCSE Maths & English

Related subject qualification

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Assistant Educational Mental Health Practitioner

NHS AfC: Band 3

Main area Metntal Health Support Team Grade NHS AfC: Band 3 Contract 12 months (Fixed Term) Hours Full time - 37.5 hours per week Job ref 349-SHCG-8203750-RL4

Site Manchester Thrive In Education Town Manchester Salary £25,760 - £27,476 per annum (pro rata) Salary period Yearly Closing 22/10/2026 23:59

Job overview

The role of the Assistant EMHP with the team is to be part of the planning and delivery of the 3 core function of Mental Health Support Teams. This addresses support for education settings to develop and enhance their whole setting approach to emotional and mental health, timely consultation, advice and signposting as well as 1:1 individual low intensity CBT informed interventions.

This role is a fabulous opportunity for those considering a career as an EMHP to work alongside a well established, dedicated and innovative team to gain additional skills, knowledge and experience as part of their continuing professional development.

Main duties of the job

To assist in the running of therapeutic groups and workshops.

To support clinical staff and admin in a variety of roles to ensure the smooth running of the service.

As requested, develop resources packs for children, young people and families.

Assist in the inputting of and scoring of assessment tools, accurately reporting findings back to the care co-ordinator / lead professional / team.

Ensure that the perspective of children, young people and families is incorporated into all aspects of assessment and treatment.

To act as a service champion in encouraging and developing user participation.

To attend and contribute to meetings.

To keep accurate, timely and thorough records of care provided to all patients.

Working for our organisation

Join Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust (MFT) and become part of a 30,000 plus strong team, delivering exceptional care to over 1 million people every year. As the largest provider of specialist services, and our Oxford Road Campus in Manchester, the largest health academic campus in Europe, we are forward-thinking, committed to clinical excellence and driven to deliver innovation, and continuous improvement.
Whether you’re beginning your career or taking the next step, MFT offers a stimulating and supportive environment where your contribution truly matters. Our Hive Electronic Patient Record system enables safer, smarter, and more efficient ways of working - empowering you to deliver the best possible outcomes for our patients.
You’ll be part of a collaborative, multi-disciplinary community, working alongside professionals from a wide range of clinical backgrounds. Together, we push boundaries, share knowledge, and deliver care that transforms lives.
At MFT, you’ll find a workplace where everyone is respected, supported, and encouraged to thrive. We offer clear clinical pathways for professional development, helping you grow your skills and achieve your ambitions.
Your journey at MFT is more than a job - it’s an opportunity to make a lasting impact. We’ll support you as you shape the future of healthcare, one patient at a time.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

To find out more about the key responsibilities and the specific skills and experience you’ll need for this role, take a look at the Job Description & Person Specification attachments under the ‘Documents to download’ heading.

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We welcome applications from a wide range of backgrounds and experiences.
To help us manage applications fairly and give each one the time it deserves, our adverts may close early if we receive a high level of interest. Early applications are therefore encouraged.

Diversity Matters
MFT is committed to promoting equality of opportunity, celebrating and valuing diversity and eliminating any form of unlawful discrimination across our workforce, ensuring our people are truly representative of the communities we serve. All individuals regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex and sexual orientation are encouraged to apply for this post. As an inclusive employer, we are here to support you. If you have any special requirements to help you with your application, please contact the manager named below.

Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in your application

Here at Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust, we’re proud to be ALL HERE FOR YOU, for our patients, our communities, and each other.
As part of our commitment to fairness, transparency, and personal integrity, we ask all applicants to ensure that their job applications reflect their own experiences, skills, and motivations. While AI tools can support spelling, grammar, or formatting, we expect that the content of your application, especially personal statements and responses to role specific questions is written by you. This helps us get to know the real you and ensures that our recruitment process remains equitable and meaningful for everyone.

Thank you for helping us uphold the values that make our Trust a place where people belong, grow, and thrive. We look forward to receiving your application.

Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check

As part of our commitment to safeguarding patients and staff, many roles at Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust (MFT) require a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. This is a standard process across the NHS and helps us ensure a safe environment for everyone.

What is a DBS Check?

A DBS check is a background check that reveals any criminal convictions, cautions, reprimands, or warnings. The level of check required depends on the role:

Standard DBS : Checks for spent and unspent convictions, cautions, reprimands, and final warnings.

Enhanced DBS : Includes the above, plus any additional information held by local police that’s considered relevant to the role.

Enhanced with Barred Lists: Includes all of the above, plus checks against the children’s and/or adults’ barred lists.

Who Needs a DBS Check

Most roles involving direct patient contact, working with children or vulnerable adults, or access to sensitive information will require a DBS check. The job advert and recruitment team will let you know if this applies to your role.

The Costs for a DBS

At Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust (MFT), roles that require a DBS check are subject to a cost recovery policy. This means that the cost of submitting and processing a DBS application if you are successful and join us, will be deducted from your salary within the first three months of employment. If, however, you withdraw from a conditional offer after the DBS process has begun, you will still be liable for the cost incurred.

Candidates are also expected to register with the DBS Update Service which must be completed within 30 days of the certificate being issued. This helps streamline future employment checks and supports safer recruitment practices. For more information, please visit the DBS Update Service.

Person specification

Qualifications

• GCSE in Maths and English, grade 4 or above
• Further qualification in related subject

Experience

• Experience in working with children and with people in mental health or educational settings
• Experience of mental health prevention and early intervention
• Experience of audit
• Experience of databases and software computer packages
• Experience of working in NHS and/or education

Knowledge, Skills and Ability

• Able to work to tight deadlines
• Ability to work with a diverse groups of people
• Good communication and social skills (oral and written)
• Ability to establish effective relationships with children and adults
• Good organisational and time management skills including the ability to prioritize work
• Ability to work collaboratively with staff across CAMHS
• A good team player
• An empathic and understanding nature

Employer certification / accreditation badges

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.

Name Nikki Farmer Job title Service Lead Email address [e-mail] Telephone number 0161 549 6235 Additional information

To assist the team with the delivery of the main duties of the MHST:

Delivering Whole School Approaches to Mental Health and Wellbeing

Consultation, advice and information to schools

Individual low intensity CBT informed interventions