Emotional Health and Wellbeing Practitioner

The Manchester College; Manchester; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational institution in Manchester seeks an Emotional Health and Wellbeing Practitioner to support learners with additional needs. You will play a vital role in promoting positive mental health and emotional resilience through targeted interventions. This full-time position is based at the Openshaw Campus, offering 35 hours per week during term-time. Enjoy benefits such as 35 days paid leave, well-being days, and Employee Assistance Programs.

Benefits

35 days paid annual leave plus 5 bank holidays

3 well-being days per year

Employee Assistance Program

Cycle to work scheme

Qualifications

• Empathetic and proactive in supporting learners with additional needs.
• Committed to inclusive education.
• Ability to provide targeted interventions and wellbeing strategies.

Responsibilities

• Support learners with additional needs and barriers to education.
• Promote positive mental health and emotional resilience.
• Collaborate with students and staff on wellbeing strategies.

Job description

Emotional Health and Wellbeing Practitioner

Join our passionate Foundation Learning Department as an Emotional Health and Wellbeing Practitioner, where you'll play a vital role in supporting learners with additional needs and barriers to education. This rewarding position focuses on promoting positive mental health, emotional resilience, and personal development in young people. You'll work closely with students and staff to provide targeted interventions and wellbeing strategies tailored to individual needs.

If you're empathetic, proactive, and committed to inclusive education, we'd love to hear from you. Make a meaningful difference in the lives of learners at a crucial stage in their development.

We have an exciting opportunity at our Openshaw Campus to join our Foundation Learning Department as an Emotional Health and Wellbeing Practitioner on a permanent, full‑time (35 hours per week) term-time only basis (40 weeks per year).

Site Information

Our Openshaw campus is a vibrant, modern hub of learning, equipped with outstanding, industry‑standard facilities designed to inspire both staff and students. Located just outside Manchester city centre, the campus offers a wide range of vocational and academic courses, with specialist spaces for areas such as construction, engineering, health, and digital.

Benefits

• 35 days paid annual leave plus 5 bank holidays (pro‑rated for weeks worked per year).
• 3 well‑being days per year (FTE).
• Employee Assistance Program.
• Cyle to work scheme.

Please visit our website for an overview of general Role Responsibilities, Skills, Qualifications and Experience.

Safeguarding

The LTE Group is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All applicants will be required to undergo an appropriate DBS check via the Criminal Records Bureau and may be subject to additional online checks as part of our pre‑screening process. Some roles are exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and would require an Enhanced DBS check.

We are committed to providing an environment free from discrimination, bullying, harassment, or victimisation, where all members of our community are treated with respect and dignity. We work inclusively with all communities where we are geographically located and develop a workforce and student community that reflects Greater Manchester's and the UK's rich diversity and vibrancy.

Closing Date

The closing date for this job advert is 04/12/2025. However, the advert may close early if we receive a sufficient level of interest.