School-Based Mental Health Practitioner Trainee

East of England Community Health and Care NHS Trust; St. Ives; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

University study days

Career progression

Job summary

East of England Community Health and Care NHS Trust is seeking an EMHP trainee to deliver evidence-based early interventions for children and young people within educational settings. You will work closely with teachers, parents and staff to support mild to moderate mental health needs and facilitate access to specialist services.

The role includes supervision, documentation, and collaboration across Cambridgeshire & Peterborough education and health partners, with a structured training year at

Qualifications

• Degree-level qualification in psychology, mental health, education or child development (or equivalent).
• Experience with children and young people is desirable.
• Ability to balance academic study with clinical work and supervision.

Responsibilities

• Deliver evidence-based early intervention for children and young people in educational settings.
• Support staff, parents and carers to identify and manage mental health needs.
• Collaborate with teachers, schools and families to improve access to services.
• Maintain accurate records and participate in supervision and governance processes.
• Attend university training days and complete required assessments.

Skills

Mental health support

Child development knowledge

Team collaboration

Education

Degree in psychology/education/child development/wellbeing/mental health

Tools

SystmOne

Job description

East of England Community Health and Care NHS Trust is seeking an EMHP trainee to deliver evidence-based early interventions for children and young people within educational settings. You will work closely with teachers, parents and staff to support mild to moderate mental health needs and facilitate access to specialist services.

The role includes supervision, documentation, and collaboration across Cambridgeshire & Peterborough education and health partners, with a structured training year at