22 mental health practitioner jobs found

Psychology Graduates – Classroom Support Roles About Us: Milk Education connects passionate psychology graduates and experienced staff with schools across the North West. We help schools deliver high-quality education by providing reliable, motivated staff who bring insight into student wellbeing and learning, supporting a variety of teaching and support roles. Role Overview: Are you a psychology graduate? Are you looking for hands-on experience in schools to kickstart your career in education, mental health, or child development? Milk Education has flexible opportunities that could be perfect for you. You’ll have the chance to work in: * SEND provisions * SEMH schools (Primary and Secondary) * Mainstream schools across EYFS, Primary, and Secondary Roles include: * Day-to-day placements – gain experience and showcase your skills before committing to longer bookings * Sickness cover – provide essential support during staff absences (short- or long-term) * School vacancies –...

Role Overview: Position: Qualified Teacher (Secondary SEMH / Challenging Behaviour) Location: Lichfield Contract Type: Full Time (term-time) Working Hours: 08:30 - 15:30 Rate of Pay: £150.00 - £250.00 per day (depending on experience) About the Role: Are you a strong, resilient qualified teacher with experience working in SEMH or alternative provision settings? We are working with a specialist secondary school in Wolverhampton that supports pupils with Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs and challenging behaviour. Pupils often require additional emotional support, structured routines, and differentiated teaching approaches to help them succeed. This role requires a confident classroom practitioner who can establish clear expectations, deliver engaging lessons, and create a safe learning environment that supports both academic and emotional progress. As a Teacher, you will: * Plan and deliver engaging, differentiated lessons across KS3 and KS4. * Implement...

Role Overview: Position: Qualified Teacher (SEMH - Primary Learning Level KS3) Location: Wolverhampton Contract Type: Full Time (term-time) Working Hours: 08:30 - 15:30 Rate of Pay: £150.00 - £250.00 per day (depending on experience) About the Role: Are you a resilient and passionate qualified teacher with experience supporting pupils with Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs? We are working with a specialist provision in Wolverhampton supporting pupils in Years 7, 8 and 9 who are working at a primary learning level. The school supports young people with SEMH needs, behavioural challenges, and additional learning difficulties, providing a structured, therapeutic and nurturing environment. This role requires a strong classroom practitioner who can build positive relationships, re-engage pupils with education, and deliver creative, differentiated lessons tailored to individual learning levels. As a Teacher, you will: * Plan and deliver engaging lessons adapted...

SEND Teacher (SEMH & Challenging Behaviour) Location: Cannock Contract Type: Temporary Start Date: ASAP We are currently recruiting on behalf of a specialist provision in Cannock supporting young people with Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs and challenging behaviour. This is an excellent opportunity for a resilient and confident education professional who is available to start immediately. The Role: You will deliver engaging, differentiated lessons tailored to meet the needs of students with SEMH and behavioural challenges. The successful candidate will: * Plan and deliver personalised, accessible learning programmes * Manage challenging behaviour using consistent and positive strategies * Build strong, professional relationships with pupils * Create a structured and safe classroom environment * Work closely with support staff to maintain clear routines and boundaries * Monitor and support pupil progress...

Therapeutic Education practitioner Do you have a background in SEMH, SEBD or ASD? Have you had experience with challenging behaviour? Do you have Team Teach or MAPA training? Have you covered lesson? Experience tutoring or teaching small groups? This specialist school based in East London is looking for a special needs Therapeutic Education practitioner with experience of working with challenging children and young people.  This is a specialist PRU school that caters for young people who have been excluded or at risk of being excluded from a mainstream school. Therapeutic Education practitioners will have the opportunity to work in this outstanding school with an international reputation in special education expertise, curriculum and resources.  Therapeutic Education practitioners must have experience working with mental health problems and complex SEN needs. This school believes that all young people should be provided with appropriate education in a safe, stable, containing...

Belmont Recruitment are currently looking for experienced Health & Wellbeing Practitoners/Experienced Recovery Workers who have experience of working within secure environment services for a role within the Heathrow area. The role that we currently have available is working within a secure setting which requires any suited candidates to hold in-date Counter Terror Clearance (CTC) security vetting. Please note this cannot be offered. You will be working as part of a taem isupporting the clients holistically in relation to substance misuse, low-level mental health and overall health and wellbeing issues. You will be responsible for caseload management and delivery of both groups and 1:1 interventions, promotion of signposting of services, complete assessments of need, risk management and recovery planning, discharge and release planning to provide effective continuity of care. Initially the role is 3 to 6 months, working full-time hours 8:00am to 16:00pm Monday to Friday,...

Are you an ambitious and passionate Mathematics teacher ready to make a real difference? We are seeking a dedicated and highly skilled Teacher of Mathematics to join a thriving secondary academy in Romford, to support a maternity cover, starting April 2026. About the School The academy is a vibrant, inclusive, and forward-thinking 11–18 secondary school serving a diverse and dynamic community in the London Borough of Redbridge. With approximately 1,500 students on roll, including a growing and successful Sixth Form, they are proud of their strong community ethos, high expectations, and commitment to academic excellence. The school benefits from modern facilities, well-equipped mathematics classrooms, and a supportive leadership team that prioritises staff development and wellbeing. The students are enthusiastic and aspirational, and the school is committed to ensuring every learner achieves their full potential through high-quality teaching, strong pastoral care, and clear...

Interim Art Teacher (short-term: April–October 2026) Salary: M1 (£32,916 – M6 (£45,350) plus SEN allowance £2,786 Salary agreed depending on experience Contract: Fixed-term, full-time (April–October 2026) Start: 13th April 2026 Location: Olsen House School, Merseyside Our vision At Olsen House School, our vision is simple: Dream • Believe • Achieve. As a specialist ASD/SEMH school, we want every student to dream about their future, believe in themselves, and achieve outcomes that prepare them for life beyond school. This vision is underpinned by our values: Be Kind, Be Ambitious, Be Inspired, which shape our relationships, our teaching and our leadership. About Olsen House School Olsen House School is a specialist setting for students with Education, Health and Care Plans, with a core focus on autism spectrum disorder (ASD) and associated social, emotional and mental health needs. Many of our students have experienced barriers to learning or disruption to their education,...

Psychology, Autism & Speech and Language Support Assistant 📍 Quidenham, Norfolk 💼 Full-time | Term-time only (long-term) 🕓 Monday–Friday, 8:30am–4:00pm 📅 Start Date: ASAP 💰 £88 - £115 per day 🌟 About the School An independent specialist day school supporting students aged 11–16 who have experienced difficulties in mainstream settings. Pupils present with specific learning difficulties and more complex communication and interaction needs, including autism spectrum conditions. The school maintains high expectations for every learner, delivering highly personalised education and therapeutic support aligned with each student’s Education, Health and Care Plan (EHCP). Their mission is to equip young people with the academic, emotional and practical skills needed to lead independent, fulfilling adult lives. You will be joining a nurturing, inclusive and highly collaborative environment, working alongside a skilled multi-disciplinary team including Speech and Language Therapists...

Title: Social Worker - Family Help Department: Children, Families & Education Division: Children's Services Grade: L7 - M1 Responsible to: Team Manager / Deputy Team Manager PURPOSE OF THE ROLE To work within a multi-disciplinary Family Help Team delivering early help and child in need services. The team includes social workers, family help practitioners, psychologists, police community support officers, CAMHS workers, adult mental health nurses, health visitors, youth workers, housing officers and voluntary sector partners. You will assess children and families, analyse risk and need, and develop effective care plans. The role involves working closely with children, young people and families, completing statutory visits, parenting assessments and coordinating multi-agency support to safeguard and promote welfare. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES 1. Assessment & Safeguarding (30%) Complete high-quality, holistic assessments using the Department for Education guidance and...

Engagement & Activity Practitioner When registering to this job board you will be redirected to the online application form. Please ensure that this is completed in full in order that your application can be reviewed. Salary: £26,854 per annum + £750 per annum Homeworking Allowance and £4,184 London weighting per annum- (if eligible) Hours: 35 Hours per week Contract: Fixed Term - 1 year Location: Home-based, with regular travel required to support children and young people in foster families in East, West , North London, Essex & Hertfordshire. Travel also requires the postholder to attend staff meetings and team away days in South and Central London As a ‘not for profit’ organisation, TACT puts the needs of our children and carers first and look to appoint individuals who are as passionate about fostering as we are. We are a homeworking organisation, and we pride ourselves on our flexible working opportunities, available from day one, an extensive wellbeing programme and...

Full-Time 1:1 Tutor - SEMH Support 📍 Salford 🕒 Full-Time | Monday-Friday 📚 1:1 Alternative Provision 🤝 Via Education Agency Are you an experienced and resilient tutor with a passion for supporting young people with Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs? We are currently recruiting for a full-time 1:1 Tutor to support a pupil in Salford who requires bespoke educational provision outside of mainstream school. This is a highly rewarding role where you will play a key part in re-engaging a young person with learning and building their confidence both academically and emotionally. About the Role: Deliver personalised, differentiated lessons (core subjects such as English and Maths) Adapt teaching strategies to meet SEMH needs and learning gaps Provide consistency, structure, and clear boundaries Support emotional regulation and positive behaviour strategies Track progress and provide regular feedback to the agency and relevant professionals Sessions may take...

Job Advert: Design & Technology Teacher (SEMH) – Wisbech Position: Design & Technology (DT) Teacher Setting: SEMH (Social, Emotional and Mental Health) School Location: Wisbech, Cambridgeshire Contract: Full-time, Contract Start Date: ASAP Salary: Competitive – MPS/UPS + SEN Allowance (depending on experience) About the Role We are seeking an enthusiastic and skilled Design & Technology Teacher to join our dedicated team at a specialist SEMH school in Wisbech, Cambridgeshire. This is a fantastic opportunity for a creative practitioner who is passionate about helping young people overcome barriers to learning and achieve meaningful outcomes. You will deliver engaging DT lessons tailored to individual needs that inspire pupils to develop practical skills, confidence, and a love of learning. Our DT facilities offer opportunities across areas such as resistant materials, product design, engineering basics, and hands-on project work. About Our School Our school...

Join a passionate and supportive multidisciplinary team providing specialist behavioural support across community and clinical settings. As a PBS Practitioner, you’ll play a key role in promoting Positive Behaviour Support principles and ensuring every individual receives consistent, person-centred care. About the Role As a PBS Practitioner, you'll be responsible for conducting detailed behavioral assessments, developing and implementing Positive Behavior Support Plans (PBSPs), and working closely with individuals, families, and professionals to achieve meaningful outcomes. You will manage your own caseload of up to 10 complex cases and work across various settings, ensuring every support plan is informed by current research and best practice in PBS. We are seeking a practitioner with strong experience in managing highly complex cases, including supporting individuals presenting with acute mental health risks such as suicidal thoughts and self-harming behaviours. The role requires...

Are you passionate about working with people and being part of their journey to find employment? If yes, then this could be the ideal role for you as we’re recruiting an Employment Specialist to join our amazing team. As an Employment Specialist, you will play a vital role in helping people move into meaningful and sustainable employment. Working within our IPS programme, you’ll support individuals with severe mental illness (SMI) who are referred from secondary mental health services. You’ll work closely with participants to understand their goals, identify suitable job opportunities and guide them into lasting work. Using a person‑centred approach, you will provide tailored advice and build strong relationships with referral partners and local employers to create opportunities that truly match each individual’s needs. This is a target‑driven role where your ability to engage, motivate and support people will make a real difference Our ideal candidate will bring a solid...

Belmont Recruitment are currently looking for to support an NHS Community Mental Heath Teams across Manchester. We currently have vacancies in and around the Manchester and Greater Manchester area. Your duties will include but not limited to looking after a case load of service users and delivering therapy. We have Adult and Older Adult teams available. Hours: Full Time (37.5h) Days: Monday - Friday Contract: 3 Months (+ongoing) Band: 6 Salary: £24.78 - £26.00 per hour The applicant must be a Qualified with their respective body either NMC, HCPC or Social Work England. We also have other various mental health block bookings in the area. Please contact Daniel Baker at Belmont Recruitment for more information or apply. Benefits of working with Belmont Recruitment; * Free compliance (DBS, training etc.) * Single point of contact consultant. * 24h support. * Regular communication updates. * Referal Benefit Scheme

Job Title: Day Centre Support Worker Client Group: Adults with Learning Disabilities and Challenging Behaviour Pay Rate: £17–£19 per hour Hours: 08:45 – 16:30, Monday to Friday (36 hours per week) Location: Day Centre Role Overview We are currently recruiting an experienced Day Centre Support Worker to support adults with Learning Disabilities, Physical Disabilities, Autism, and Challenging Behaviour. This role involves delivering person-centred support throughout the day, both within the day centre and out in the community. You will engage service users in meaningful activities, promote independence through a learning-based approach, and ensure they have a positive and fulfilling experience while attending the centre. The Day Centre offers a wide range of activity rooms and regularly organises community outings, making this a varied and rewarding role. Key Responsibilities * Supporting adults with Learning Disabilities and Challenging Behaviour * Engaging...

Pastoral Teaching Assistant | Blackpool Secondary | Temp to Perm Location: Blackpool, Lancashire (FY1 - FY4) Salary: £102.83 - £111.83 per day (Weekly Pay) Contract: Full-Time, Temp to Perm Start Date: ASAP The Role: Pastoral Excellence in Blackpool Are you a natural mentor with a passion for student wellbeing? Our vibrant Blackpool Secondary School is seeking a Pastoral Teaching Assistant to join our dedicated inclusion team. This is a Pastoral Road role, meaning you will be on the frontline of student support, managing behaviour, and fostering emotional resilience. This is a Temp to Perm position providing you with a "trial period" to integrate into the school family before transitioning onto a permanent contract. You will primarily support students with SEMH (Social, Emotional, and Mental Health) needs and those with SEND or an EHCP. Key Responsibilities Pastoral Support: Act as a key worker for specific students, providing a "safe space" and helping them navigate the...

Senior Autism Practitioner (Team Leader) Orkney Area Services Full Time Position Available – 37 hours per week Fixed Term Contract for 1 year Pay Scale: Starting at £37,041, rising to £37,591 after probation. Opportunity to progress to £39,464 at your own pace (Inclusive of Island Allowance) Reference: SA1155 Please note that we are unable to offer visa sponsorship for this role Embracing Difference, Leading Change Are you passionate about making a difference in the lives of autistic people? Do you have leadership skills and a desire to mentor and develop others? If so, we’d love to hear from you! As the Senior Autism Practitioner, you’ll ensure the successful delivery of our services in our Orkney Area Services. Leading a team of dedicated Autism Practitioners, you will inspire them to provide a high-quality support service to autistic people. You will coach and mentor them to ensure they perform to the best of their ability. Using your outstanding communication skills, you’ll...

SEN Teaching Assistant Location: Brent Full-time (term-time only) Are you someone who connects easily with young people and isn't afraid of a challenge? Do you believe in second chances, fresh starts, and creating real opportunities for growth? If so, you might be exactly who we're looking for. Remedy Education is working closely with a specialist SEN school in Brent that supports learners with a range of needs, including social, emotional and mental health challenges. The team is looking to welcome a committed SEN Teaching Assistant this September, someone who can bring calm energy, patience, and purpose to the classroom. This is not a traditional school. The students here often haven't had the easiest journey through education, but with the right support, they can and do thrive. Your role will involve working closely with students who may struggle with behaviour and engagement. You'll help them find structure, confidence, and pathways toward independence, whether that's...