Mental Health Practitioner

Academics Ltd; England; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A specialist SEMH school in the UK is looking for a Mental Health Practitioner to join their dynamic team. The role involves providing targeted therapeutic support to students with complex emotional needs, developing individualized wellbeing plans, and working collaboratively with staff and families. The position offers excellent on-site training and support, with a pay range of £85 - £95 per day, Monday to Friday, during term times only. Applicants must have the right to work in the UK without requiring visa sponsorship.

Benefits

On-site parking

Excellent training and support

Qualifications

• Experience working with pupils with complex social, emotional, and mental health needs.
• Ability to deliver interventions and create tailored wellbeing plans.
• Strong communication skills to work with students, staff, and families.

Responsibilities

• Deliver 1:1 and small-group mental health interventions.
• Support pupils presenting with anxiety and emotional dysregulation.
• Work collaboratively with safeguarding teams and external agencies.
• Provide staff with strategies to support emotional needs.

Skills

Therapeutic support

Collaborative work

Anxiety and trauma support

Creating wellbeing plans

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 Responsibilites: Mental Health Practitoner

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

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