Overview
School Mental Health Practitioner role at Harris Federation. We are looking for dedicated practitioners to join the central mental health team and support secondary schools across London.
Responsibilities
* Providing tailored 1:1 mental health and wellbeing support to students and their families
* Facilitating small group interventions and psychoeducational sessions
* Running drop-in sessions during break and lunch times for students experiencing mild to moderate distress
* Collaborating with school staff to promote mental health awareness and training
* Contributing to school-wide risk assessments and wellbeing strategies
* Maintaining accurate records and reporting on outcomes using national standards
* Sharing best practices and innovations across our network of schools
What We Are Looking For
* Qualified Education Mental Health Practitioners (EMHPs) or Children’s Wellbeing Practitioners (CWPs)
* Psychological Wellbeing Practitioners (PWPs) with experience working with children and young people
* Early career practitioners eager to learn and grow in a supportive environment
* Registered mental health professionals (BACP, BABCP, UKCP, HCPC) trained in delivering low-intensity interventions in school settings
* Experience in NHS Mental Health Support Teams is advantageous
What You Need to Know
* In this full-time role, you will deliver evidence-based, low-intensity mental health interventions to students aged 11–18 across up to three Harris secondary academies
* You will work directly with students through 1:1 sessions, group work and whole-school wellbeing initiatives
* You will be based in schools for four days per week, primarily in South, South East and South West London, with travel between schools required
* We provide regular clinical supervision and ongoing professional development
Apply and Additional Information
Please download the Job Pack from our careers website for the full job description and person specification. Applications are submitted online before the closing date.
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Our Vision & Values
We are committed to closing the educational gap for pupils from disadvantaged backgrounds. Core values: Excellence, Collaboration, Support, and Innovation. We promote an inclusive culture that values all voices in our community.
Safeguarding, Equality & What We Can Offer
All offers of employment are subject to DBS checks, references, online checks and relevant prohibitions. Harris Federation is an equal opportunities employer. We offer professional development, mentoring, and a range of benefits including:
* PD opportunities and career progression
* Annual performance and loyalty bonus
* Pension scheme with employer contributions
* Wellbeing Cash Plan and Employee Assistance Programme
* Cycle to work scheme and staff discounts
Non-teaching staff at Head Office may have flexible working arrangements including hybrid options.
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