Therapeutic School Mental Health Practitioner

The Esland Group Ltd; Grantham; On-site; GBP 23,520 - 27,247; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Pension scheme

Life insurance

Induction training

Career development

Cycle to work

EAP access

EV car scheme

Refer a Friend bonus

Monthly recognition awards

Job summary

Esland Grantham School seeks a Mental Health Practitioner to provide therapeutic support for pupils aged 8–18 with SEND and SEMH needs. You will work in a dedicated, specialist provision, building therapeutic relationships and delivering targeted interventions.

Role starts between September and October 2026. Permanent, full-time position with core hours 8:30am–4:30pm, in-school setting at Grantham. Competitive salary and pension benefits offered.

Qualifications

• Relevant qualification (higher education) in Counselling, Therapeutic Counselling, Youth Work, Mental Health, Social Care, Education, Child Development, Play Therapy, or ELSA.
• Paid, professional experience of working with children and young people with SEMH, SEND or trauma histories.
• Understanding of attachment, trauma and child development.
• Ability to build therapeutic relationships.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• A full UK driving licence.

Responsibilities

• Build safe, trusting and therapeutic relationships with children and young people.
• Deliver individual and group interventions tailored to the emotional, developmental and relational needs of pupils.
• Use trauma-informed, attachment-aware approaches to support emotional wellbeing and regulation.
• Support children and young people to develop emotional literacy, resilience, self-awareness and coping skills.
• Adapt interventions according to developmental stage, neurodiversity and individual needs.
• Participate in the school referral process and clinical meetings.
• Maintain accurate record keeping in line with legislation and school policy.
• Work collaboratively with teachers, pastoral staff, families and external professionals.
• Ensure safeguarding and child protection considerations underpin all aspects of practice.
• Maintain a commitment to continued professional development

Skills

Experience with SEMH/SEND/trauma

Therapeutic relationship building

Attachment theory knowledge

Strong communication skills

Full UK driving licence

Education

Higher education qualification in a related field

Job description

Esland Grantham School seeks a Mental Health Practitioner to provide therapeutic support for pupils aged 8–18 with SEND and SEMH needs. You will work in a dedicated, specialist provision, building therapeutic relationships and delivering targeted interventions.

Role starts between September and October 2026. Permanent, full-time position with core hours 8:30am–4:30pm, in-school setting at Grantham. Competitive salary and pension benefits offered.