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Mental Health & Wellbeing Practitioner

Academics

West SussexView on map(opens Google Maps in a new tab)

Salary

£32,597

Contract

Not specified

Hours

Not specified

Closing date

13 November 2026

25 days left

Job description

Mental Health & Wellbeing Practitioner - West Sussex

Salary: £32,597

Hours: Monday-Friday, 08:00 - 16:00, All Year Round

Start Date: ASAP

Are you passionate about supporting the mental health and wellbeing of young people?

Academics is recruiting a Mental Health & Wellbeing Practitioner to join an alternative provision in West Sussex, supporting pupils whose emotional, behavioural and mental health needs impact their education.

Working within a multidisciplinary team, you will deliver targeted interventions to improve pupils' wellbeing, resilience and engagement with learning.

Deliver 1:1 and small-group mental health interventions.

Support pupils with anxiety, emotional regulation, self-esteem and behavioural difficulties.

Undertake assessments and develop tailored intervention plans.

Help pupils build coping strategies, resilience and emotional wellbeing.

Adapt support for pupils with SEND and additional needs.

Work closely with teaching staff, families and external professionals.

Monitor progress, maintain records and follow safeguarding procedures.

Participate in clinical supervision and professional development.

Background in mental health, psychology or therapeutic support.

Experience supporting children or young people with emotional, behavioural or additional needs.

Understanding of mental health interventions and safeguarding.

Strong communication skills with a patient, empathetic approach.

Ability to build positive relationships with vulnerable young people.

Full UK driving licence and own car essential. Must be willing to travel across multiple West Sussex sites (business mileage reimbursed).

ASAP start with trial days available.

Excellent on-site training, support and CPD.

Must have the right to work in the UK (no visa sponsorship).

Enhanced DBS and/or overseas police checks required where appropriate.

Interested? Apply now or contact Maddy Thatcher at Academics!

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First seen

2 October 2026

Last checked

19 October 2026

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