MHST Trainee Education Mental Health Practitioner
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- Band
- Band 4
- Contract
- Fixed-term
- Pattern
- Full-time
- Posted
- 01/09/2026
- Closes
- 15/09/2026
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Role summary
This role is for a Trainee Education Mental Health Practitioner (EMHP) within a Mental Health Support Team (MHST), focusing on supporting children and young people with mild to moderate mental health difficulties. It combines paid employment with a fully funded postgraduate qualification from the University of East Anglia. The EMHP will deliver evidence-based interventions, collaborate with families and educators, and contribute to improving emotional wellbeing in schools. This is an 18-month fixed-term training position leading to qualification as an EMHP.
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Useful to know
Agenda for Change 2024/25 pays Band 4 at £26,530 – £29,114 a year, across England.
This advert: £28,392 – £31,157 — outside the standard scale; check for HCAS/London weighting.
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NELFT North East London Foundation Trust
MHST Trainee Education Mental Health Practitioner
The closing date is 15 September 2026
Job summary
Start your career in children's mental health and make a lasting difference to young lives.
Are you passionate about supporting the mental health and wellbeing of children and young people? Do you want to develop a rewarding career while gaining a fully funded postgraduate qualification? If so, we would love to hear from you.
We are excited to offer an incredible opportunity to join our Mental Health Support Team (MHST) as a Trainee Education Mental Health Practitioner (EMHP). This unique role combines paid employment with specialist training, equipping you with the skills, knowledge and experience to become a qualified EMHP and play a vital role in delivering early mental health support within schools and educational settings.
Main duties of the job
As a Trainee EMHP, your responsibilities will include:
Clinical duties:
Under supervision, assess and manage a caseload of children and young people (CYP).
Deliver low-intensity, evidence-based interventions such as guided self-help, group sessions.
Deliver assemblies in schools and psychoeducation to parents, staff and young people
Collaborate with CYP, families, and educators to co-produce care plans and agree on treatment outcomes.
Conduct risk assessments and follow s
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