School Mental Health Practitioner

Nurse Seekers Ltd; Northampton; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Nurse Seekers is recruiting for a School Mental Health Practitioner in Northampton, specializing in supporting students facing complex emotional and mental health challenges. The role is focused on delivering tailored interventions in collaboration with schools and families, empowering vulnerable young people. Successful candidates will have the necessary registration and background in therapy approaches, making a significant impact in educational settings.

Qualifications

• Professionals must be registered with HCPC, NMC, BACP, UKCP, or equivalent.
• Experience in CBT, DBT, play therapy, or other therapeutic approaches is required.
• Access to transport is essential due to travel across sites.

Responsibilities

• Deliver one-to-one and group-based mental health interventions.
• Collaborate with staff, families, and external services.
• Support staff training on trauma-informed practices.

Skills

Trauma-informed practice

Collaboration

CBT

DBT

Play therapy

Counselling

Education

Registered with HCPC or NMC

Qualifications in counselling or psychotherapy

Registered with Social Work England

Job description

School Mental Health Practitioner - Northampton

Nurse Seekers is proud to be recruiting a School Mental Health Practitioner for a leading School in Northampton which specialises in supporting students with complex social, emotional, and mental health needs.

Working closely with a dedicated SEND & Wellbeing team, the successful candidate will deliver tailored, trauma-informed interventions to help students build resilience and navigate life’s challenges.This is a rewarding opportunity to apply your clinical skills in a setting that values collaboration, compassion, and progress.

Applications are welcomed from professionals registered with:

• HCPC (e.g., Occupational Therapists, Psychologists)
• NMC (e.g., Registered Mental Health Nurses)
• BACP, UKCP or equivalent (e.g., Counsellors, Psychotherapists)
• Social Work England
• Other relevant health or therapy regulators

Whether your background is in CBT, DBT, play therapy, counselling, or other therapeutic approaches, your expertise will help shape better outcomes for vulnerable young people.

Key aspects of the role:

• One-to-one and group-based mental health interventions
• Collaboration with staff, families, and external services
• Staff support and training on trauma-informed practice
• Contribution to whole-school wellbeing initiatives

This is a term-time role with a salary which is dependent on experience.The role also does require travel across sites, so access to transport is essential, and candidates requiring any form of Visa Sponsorship can NOT Be considered.

If you’re ready to make a meaningful difference through your practice, apply today or contact Nurse Seekers for further details on 01926 676369.