Trainee Education Mental Health Practitioner — Fully Funded Diploma

Compass Changing Lives; East Midlands; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

27 days holiday

Life assurance 2x salary

Pension scheme

Employee Assistance Programme

Enhanced sick pay

Learning & development

Annual salary review

Job summary

Compass Changing Lives seeks a Trainee Education Mental Health Practitioner to join its MHSTs, delivering early support to 5–19-year-olds while studying for a funded Level 7 Postgraduate Diploma in Mental Health Practice in Education Settings. Training salary starts at £26,182 and rises to £32,921 upon qualification.

You will work with schools, families and staff, balancing study with supervised practice to embed whole-school wellbeing approaches.

Qualifications

• At least two years of experience working with children, young people or families.
• Understanding of the education system in England.
• Ability to study at degree level while working.
• Level 2 English and maths qualifications.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Proactive and motivated with excellent time management and organisation.
• Confidence using IT and digital tools.
• Access to a car and a full UK driving licence (or alternatives).

Responsibilities

• Deliver low-intensity, evidence-based mental health interventions in schools.
• Contribute to assessments and planning for pupils.
• Help embed a Whole School Approach to emotional wellbeing.
• Work in partnership with school staff, families and professionals.

Skills

Communication skills

Time management

Organisation

IT proficiency

Driving licence

Education

Level 2 English

Level 2 Maths

Degree-level study eligibility

Job description

Compass Changing Lives seeks a Trainee Education Mental Health Practitioner to join its MHSTs, delivering early support to 5–19-year-olds while studying for a funded Level 7 Postgraduate Diploma in Mental Health Practice in Education Settings. Training salary starts at £26,182 and rises to £32,921 upon qualification.

You will work with schools, families and staff, balancing study with supervised practice to embed whole-school wellbeing approaches.