Trainee Education Mental Health Practitioners x4
Closing Date: 11/06/2026
Interview Date: 22/06/2026
SALARY: £27,000 a year Training £27,000 p.a. £31,049 - £35,000 p.a. pro rata qualified
WORKING PATTERN: Full-time
CONTRACT: Permanent
Main duties of the job
You will be employed by either Alliance or Changing Futures North-East and will work into our Mental Health Support Teams led by Alliance Psychological Services. Alongside employment you will undertake an academic programme with Northumbria University and trained to deliver low-intensity evidence-based CBT interventions leading to a recognised qualification. During training and with effective guidance and supervision you will provide a range of interventions in schools and across local communities, helping to develop a whole school approach to mental health and wellbeing and supporting the wider delivery of Childrens Mental Health & Emotional Wellbeing Services through the I-Thrive Framework.
You will be supporting the delivery and development of a range of groupwork and 1:1 intervention with both children, young people and parents and building the offer of mild-moderate mental health interventions. You will also be committed in supporting a whole school approach to mental health and wellbeing across Hartlepool and Stockton. This exciting opportunity comes with a commitment across both organisations to support CPD and personal development.
For an informal chat about any of these posts, please contact Amanda Lambe at CYPFamilies@alliancepsychology.com.
Education Mental Health Practitioner (Qualified)
Closing Date: 11/06/2026
Interview Date: 22/06/2026
SALARY: £31,049 to £35,000 a year Pro Rata to Hours Worked
WORKING PATTERN: Full-time
CONTRACT: Permanent
Main duties of the job
You will be working within the Mental Health Support Team (MHST) providing early intervention and low-intensity mental health support to children and young people in education settings. The role involves working closely with schools, families, and partner agencies to promote emotional wellbeing, deliver evidence-based interventions, and support young people to access appropriate mental health support. As part of a multi-disciplinary team, you will contribute to a whole-school approach to mental health and help improve outcomes for children and young people.
You will work from various schools and locations across Stockton and Hartlepool where multiple venues may be visited each day. Access to a car is therefore essential for this post as some locations are not easily accessed via bus.
To arrange an informal chat about the post, please contact Amanda Lambe via telephone on 01642 352747 or via email CYPFamilies@alliancepsychology.com




