School Wellbeing Practitioner

Summary:

School Wellbeing Practitioner role with a focus on emotional health and early intervention.

About the School:

A school committed to kindness, belonging and educational excellence, offering a supportive and inclusive environment for students and staff.

The Opportunity:

The School Wellbeing Practitioner will support pupils’ emotional wellbeing through high-quality assessments, therapeutic interventions and collaboration with key teams. This role is central to fostering a positive wellbeing culture across the school.

Key Responsibilities:

• Conduct high-quality wellbeing assessments and provide goal-focused support to pupils
• Deliver evidence-based therapeutic interventions, including guided self-help and low-intensity CBT-informed approaches
• Act as a first point of contact for referrals and drop-ins
• Identify emerging wellbeing needs and implement proactive interventions
• Collaborate with pastoral, safeguarding, health, SEND and academic teams
• Contribute to wellbeing initiatives, workshops, assemblies and themed events
• Maintain accurate clinical records and uphold safeguarding responsibilities
• Support pupils, staff and families across the school community

Qualifications & Skills:

Required

• Graduate-level qualification in Counselling, Psychotherapy, Mental Health Nursing or Psychology
• Membership of BACP, UKCP, BPS or CQC
• Therapeutic experience with children, young people or adults
• Understanding of emotional, social and developmental needs
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to build trusting relationships
• Calm, flexible and proactive approach
• Commitment to ethical practice and ongoing professional development

Preferred

• Experience in an educational setting
• Experience in a boarding school environment
• Experience delivering workshops or group wellbeing sessions

Compensation & Benefits:

• Competitive contributory pension scheme
• Private medical insurance (subject to eligibility)
• Medicash health plan
• Free lunches during working hours
• Free on-site parking