School Mental Health Practitioner

TipTopJob; Northampton; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading school in Northampton is seeking a School Mental Health Practitioner to support students with complex emotional and mental health needs. You'll work within a dedicated team, delivering tailored interventions and collaborating with staff, families, and external services to enhance student wellbeing. This rewarding role requires professional registration and offers the chance to make a meaningful impact in the lives of young people.

Qualifications

• Registered with HCPC, NMC, BACP, UKCP, or relevant health regulators.
• Experience in CBT, DBT, play therapy, or counselling is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Deliver one-to-one and group-based mental health interventions.
• Collaborate with staff and families on wellbeing initiatives.
• Conduct staff support and training on trauma-informed practice.

Skills

Trauma-informed interventions

Therapeutic approaches

Collaboration

Education

Professional registration with HCPC, NMC, or equivalent

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 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 # #