Location: Northampton Start Date: September Setting: Education / School-Based Contract: Full-Time (Temporary with potential for permanent placement) Pay: Competitive daily rates (inclusive of rolled-up holiday pay) About the Role Are you a compassionate and skilled Mental Health Practitioner passionate about supporting children and young people's emotional wellbeing within an educational setting? Monarch Education is working in partnership with a supportive school in Northampton to recruit a Mental Health Practitioner for a September start. This role is ideal for someone committed to early intervention, emotional regulation and improving outcomes for pupils facing mental health challenges. Key Responsibilities Provide targeted mental health and emotional wellbeing support to pupils * Work on a 1:1 and small-group basis to support anxiety, emotional regulation and resilience * Support pupils with SEMH needs, trauma or emerging mental health difficulties * Deliver interventions and coping strategies to promote positive mental wellbeing * Work collaboratively with teachers, SEN teams, pastoral staff and external professionals * Maintain accurate, confidential records in line with safeguarding procedures The Ideal Candidate Holds a relevant qualification in mental health, psychology, counselling, social work or wellbeing * Has experience working with children or young people in an education, care or community setting * Demonstrates a calm, empathetic and emotionally resilient approach * Has strong communication, listening and relationship-building skills * Understands safeguarding, professional boundaries and confidentiality * Is seeking a long-term role with the potential to become permanent Benefits of Working with Monarch Education Leading education recruitment provider - Crown Commercial Service Approved * Opportunity to enhance your CPD portfolio through our Affinity Academy * Free Safeguarding training * Refer a friend scheme - £200 bonus (unlimited referrals) * Online portal to manage your pay and timesheets Important Information All pay rates provided are inclusive of rolled-up holiday pay. * Monarch Education is an Equal Opportunities employer. * Affinity Workforce Solutions and Monarch Education are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. * This role is subject to two employment references, an enhanced DBS check and a right to work in the UK. * This vacancy is based in the United Kingdom and applications are only accepted from candidates eligible to work in the UK. * Due to high volumes of applications, if you do not hear from us within 30 days, please consider your application unsuccessful on this occasion; however, your details will be retained for future opportunities.