Mental Health Practitioner Location: Northampton Start Date: September 2025 | Full-Time | Long-Term Roles Are you a qualified mental health professional looking to make a difference in young people's lives? Do you want to work in a school environment where emotional wellbeing is a top priority? We are working with multiple schools across Northampton that are seeking School-Based Mental Health Practitioners to join their teams from September 2025. These are full-time, long-term roles supporting students' mental health and emotional development within inclusive, nurturing school settings. About the Roles: Deliver one-to-one and small group interventions for students experiencing emotional or mental health challenges such as anxiety, low mood, trauma, or self-esteem issues Carry out assessments and develop tailored support plans in collaboration with school SENCOs, pastoral leads, and parents Support a whole-school approach to mental health through awareness campaigns, staff workshops, and drop-in sessions Work closely with internal staff and external agencies to ensure joined-up, child-centred care Promote resilience, wellbeing, and positive coping strategies through structured therapeutic sessions Maintain accurate records in line with safeguarding and confidentiality procedures We're Looking For: A qualified mental health professional - such as a counsellor, mental health nurse, youth worker, or social worker Experience supporting children or adolescents in education, healthcare, or youth services Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to build trust with young people from diverse backgrounds A calm, empathetic, and non-judgemental approach Up-to-date knowledge of safeguarding procedures and relevant mental health legislation (Desirable) Additional training in areas such as CBT, emotional regulation, or trauma-informed practice What's on Offer: A variety of full-time, school-based roles across Northampton Competitive pay based on qualifications and experience Free access to CPD including training via The National College Ongoing support from a dedicated consultant throughout your placement The chance to make a daily impact by supporting the wellbeing and personal growth of students in education If you're passionate about improving young people's mental health and want to work in a role where your support truly matters, we'd love to hear from you. Apply today to find out more about these Mental Health Practitioner roles in Northampton starting September 2025 .