Mental Health Practitioner

Tradewind Recruitment; Northampton; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Tradewind Recruitment is seeking School-Based Mental Health Practitioners for full-time roles across Northampton starting in September 2025. These practitioners will deliver essential mental health support to students, focusing on emotional wellbeing within school settings. Qualifications include being a qualified mental health professional, with experience in educational contexts preferred. A supportive environment and competitive pay are offered, alongside opportunities for continuous professional development.

Benefits

Free access to CPD and training

Ongoing support from a dedicated consultant

Competitive pay based on qualifications and experience

Qualifications

• Experience supporting children in education or youth services required.
• Up-to-date knowledge of safeguarding procedures and mental health legislation.
• Additional training in CBT or trauma-informed practice is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Deliver one-to-one and small group interventions for emotional or mental health challenges.
• Develop tailored support plans in collaboration with school staff.
• Promote resilience and wellbeing through structured sessions.

Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Empathy

Non-judgemental Approach

Education

Qualified Mental Health Professional

Job description

Location: Northampton
Start Date: September 2025 | Full-Time | Long-Term Roles

Are you a qualified mental health professional looking to make a difference in young people's lives? Do you want to work in a school environment where emotional wellbeing is a top priority?

We are working with multiple schools across Northampton that are seeking School-Based Mental Health Practitioners to join their teams from September 2025. These are full-time, long-term roles supporting students' mental health and emotional development within inclusive, nurturing school settings.

About the Roles:

Deliver one-to-one and small group interventions for students experiencing emotional or mental health challenges such as anxiety, low mood, trauma, or self-esteem issues

Carry out assessments and develop tailored support plans in collaboration with school SENCOs, pastoral leads, and parents

Support a whole-school approach to mental health through awareness campaigns, staff workshops, and drop-in sessions

Work closely with internal staff and external agencies to ensure joined-up, child-centred care

Promote resilience, wellbeing, and positive coping strategies through structured therapeutic sessions

Maintain accurate records in line with safeguarding and confidentiality procedures

We're Looking For:

A qualified mental health professional - such as a counsellor, mental health nurse, youth worker, or social worker

Experience supporting children or adolescents in education, healthcare, or youth services

Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to build trust with young people from diverse backgrounds

A calm, empathetic, and non-judgemental approach

Up-to-date knowledge of safeguarding procedures and relevant mental health legislation

(Desirable) Additional training in areas such as CBT, emotional regulation, or trauma-informed practice

What's on Offer:

A variety of full-time, school-based roles across Northampton

Competitive pay based on qualifications and experience

Free access to CPD including training via The National College

Ongoing support from a dedicated consultant throughout your placement

The chance to make a daily impact by supporting the wellbeing and personal growth of students in education

If you're passionate about improving young people's mental health and want to work in a role where your support truly matters, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply today to find out more about these Mental Health Practitioner roles in Northampton starting September 2025.

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