Mental Health Practitioner

ACADEMICS; Canterbury; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A specialist SEMH school in Canterbury is seeking a Mental Health Practitioner to improve the emotional wellbeing and mental health of young people. You'll deliver therapeutic support, work closely with students, staff, and families, and contribute to school mental health initiatives. Excellent training and support are provided. This role offers a daily rate of £85 - £95, with on-site parking included. Candidates must have the right to work in the UK, with no Visa sponsorship available.

Benefits

Excellent on-site training

On site parking

CPD support

Qualifications

• Passionate about improving emotional wellbeing and mental health of young people.
• Must have right to work in the UK; no Visa sponsorship available.
• Experience in running 1:1 and small-group mental health interventions.

Responsibilities

• Deliver targeted therapeutic support and early interventions.
• Support pupils with anxiety, trauma, and emotional dysregulation.
• Collaborate with SENCOs and external agencies.

Skills

Therapeutic support

Collaboration with teams

Creating wellbeing plans

Supporting emotional needs

Job description

Mental Health Practitioner - Canterbury

Are you passionate about improving the emotional wellbeing and mental health of young people? A specialist SEMH school in Canterbury is seeking a Mental Health Practitioner to join their dynamic, multidisciplinary team and play a vital role in supporting pupils with complex social, emotional, and mental health needs.

Key Responsibilities

As a Mental Health Practitioner, you'll work closely with students, staff, and families to provide targeted therapeutic support and early interventions. Your work will help reduce barriers to learning, build resilience, and empower young people to thrive both in and out of the classroom.

• Deliver 1:1 and small-group mental health interventions.
• Support pupils presenting with anxiety, trauma, attachment needs, and emotional dysregulation.
• Work collaboratively with SENCOs, safeguarding teams, and external agencies.
• Create tailored wellbeing plans and monitor progress.
• Provide staff with strategies to support emotional needs in the classroom.
• Contribute to whole-school mental health and wellbeing initiatives.

• Excellent on-site training, support and CPD is provided to ensure safeguarding of all students.
• £85 - £95 per day, Mon-Fri, 08:30 to 15:30, PAYE, Term time only.
• You MUST have right to work in the UK in order to apply - no Visa sponsorship.
• On site parking included.

To be a Mental Health Practitioner - Apply now or contact Ollie Mynard at Academics Ltd: Become a Mental Health Practitioner today!

01227 666 555

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Candidates registering with Academics Ltd will have to apply for an Enhanced DBS and/or overseas police check where appropriate.