Mental Health Support Practitioner – Education Setting

Location: Worthing, West Sussex
Salary: Competitive, dependent on experience
Contract Type: Full-Time / Part-Time (Flexible Options Available)
Start Date: September

About the Role

We are seeking a compassionate, motivated, and experienced Mental Health Support Practitioner to join our educational team in Worthing. This rewarding role involves supporting children and young people who may be experiencing emotional, behavioural, or mental health challenges, helping them to access education, build resilience, and achieve positive outcomes.

Working closely with students, families, teaching staff, and external agencies, you will play a key role in promoting wellbeing, early intervention, and emotional support within the education environment.

Key Responsibilities

Provide one-to-one and small-group emotional wellbeing support to students.
Identify and respond appropriately to mental health concerns and safeguarding issues.
Develop and implement support plans tailored to individual student needs.
Work collaboratively with teachers, pastoral teams, parents/carers, and external professionals.
Support students in developing coping strategies, emotional regulation skills, and positive relationships.
Maintain accurate records, reports, and case notes in line with organisational policies.
Contribute to a positive, inclusive, and supportive learning environment.
Promote mental health awareness and wellbeing initiatives across the setting.

About You

The successful candidate will demonstrate:

Experience working with children and young people within education, mental health, youth work, social care, or a related field.
A strong understanding of common mental health difficulties affecting young people.
Excellent communication, interpersonal, and relationship-building skills.
The ability to work independently while contributing effectively as part of a multidisciplinary team.
Knowledge of safeguarding procedures and professional boundaries.
A calm, empathetic, and solution-focused approach.

Desirable Qualifications and Experience

Qualification in Mental Health, Psychology, Counselling, Youth Work, Social Care, Education, or a related discipline.
Experience supporting young people with anxiety, depression, trauma, behavioural needs, or additional learning needs.
Training in safeguarding, mental health first aid, counselling skills, or therapeutic interventions.

What We Offer

A supportive and collaborative working environment.
Opportunities for professional development and ongoing training.
The chance to make a meaningful difference in the lives of young people.
Competitive salary and benefits package.
Access to wellbeing support and employee assistance programmes.

Safeguarding Statement

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All appointments will be subject to enhanced DBS checks, satisfactory references, and relevant pre-employment screening.

How to Apply

To apply, please submit your CV and a covering letter outlining your suitability for the role. Early applications are encouraged as interviews may be conducted on a rolling basis.

WHY APPLY?

Long-term stable roles available
Full training and ongoing support
Weekly pay
Competitive daily rates (£90–£110)
Rewarding, life-changing work
Opportunities across Eastbourne SEND schools

*Important Notice: To successfully apply for the above
position, you should be eligible to work in the UK or hold a relevant work
visa. Safeguarding, quality and integrity are at the heart of what we do. Pink
Tile is committed to safeguarding the welfare of children and young people
within education. During the application process, you will be required to:

Provide details for us
to complete reference checks before employment.
Provide an Enhanced DBS
on the update service or be willing to obtain one (which Pink Tile can
assist with).

Pink Tile Education, their schools and candidates all
share the view of “Best Fit, Every Time” and our role is to ensure
that every candidate we place has a positive impact on the team of their new
employers. Please note the pay is inclusive of the 12.07% PAYE holiday.

We have a policy, as a matter of courtesy, to respond to
all applications within three working days. However, because of the volume of
applications, we sometimes cannot reply to individual enquiries. If we have not
contacted you within this specified time, your application may have been
unsuccessful on this specific occasion, but we encourage you to apply for
positions that you may see in the future. Alternatively, please check missed
calls and all your email folders as it may have been that we have tried to
reach you. Thank you.*

Gabriel Alves Saysell

gabriel@pinktile.co.uk

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