Job description
Job Title: Mental Health Practitioner
Location: North Yorkshire
Contract Type: Temporary, Supply, Full-Time
Start Date: September 2026
Salary Scale: £92 – £115 per day (Depending on experience)
Are you a compassionate and experienced Mental Health Practitioner looking to make a lasting difference in the wellbeing of young people?
GSL Education Hull Branch are currently searching for a Mental Health Practitioner to work within a supportive and inclusive secondary school in North Yorkshire. We are looking for a dedicated, empathetic, and resilient professional who is passionate about promoting positive mental health, supporting students with emotional wellbeing needs, and helping them overcome barriers to learning.
Mental Health Practitioner Role:
The successful Mental Health Practitioner will provide targeted emotional and wellbeing support to students experiencing a range of mental health and emotional challenges. We are looking to recruit a Mental Health Practitioner who can work collaboratively with teaching and pastoral teams to develop effective support strategies, promote resilience, and create a safe and nurturing environment where students can thrive.
Mental Health Practitioner Responsibilities:
- Provide one-to-one and small group wellbeing support for students experiencing mental health and emotional challenges
- Identify barriers to learning and implement appropriate strategies to promote engagement and resilience
- Work closely with pastoral teams, teachers, and families to develop and review individual support plans
- Promote positive mental health, emotional wellbeing, and healthy coping strategies throughout the school community
- Monitor student progress, maintain accurate records, and escalate safeguarding concerns where appropriate
- Liaise with external agencies and specialist services to ensure students receive appropriate support when required
Mental Health Practitioner Requirements:
- Previous experience working in mental health, counselling, psychology, youth work, or a related support role
- Knowledge of adolescent mental health, trauma-informed practice, and emotional wellbeing strategies
- Excellent communication, interpersonal, and organisational skills
- A calm, compassionate, and resilient approach to supporting young people with complex needs
- A strong understanding of safeguarding, confidentiality, and child protection procedures
- An up-to-date CV covering the last ten years (with any gaps explained)
- An enhanced DBS certificate registered on the update service, or willingness to apply
To apply to work with GSL Education as a Mental Health Practitioner in North Yorkshire, or to find out more about this opportunity, please submit an up-to-date CV via the application link.
Please be advised that this role requires a strong knowledge and understanding of safeguarding and child protection and that successful applicants must satisfy all background safer recruitment checks including providing an enhanced DBS certificate registered on the update service or completing an application for a new check.
For more information or to register your interest in ‘Mental Health Practitioner’ role, or to be considered, please click ‘apply now’ to submit your full and up-to-date CV, and one of our dedicated consultants, will be in touch.
As an ethical, inclusive, and independent recruitment agency GSL Education are committed to providing quality teaching and support staff in schools throughout North Yorkshire.