Job Description

Mental Health Specialist (Within Schools) - Corby

We are seeking a compassionate and experienced Mental Health Specialist to work within school settings across the Corby area, supporting children and young people with their emotional wellbeing and mental health needs.

This is a rewarding opportunity for a specialist who is passionate about early intervention, pastoral support, and helping pupils thrive both academically and emotionally.

The Role

As a Mental Health Specialist within schools, you will:

  • Provide targeted mental health and wellbeing support to pupils

  • Deliver one-to-one and small group interventions within the school setting

  • Support pupils with anxiety, low mood, emotional regulation, and behavioural needs

  • Work closely with school staff, SENCOs, and pastoral teams

  • Liaise with external professionals and families where appropriate

  • Help promote a positive, safe, and inclusive school environment

Requirements

To be considered for this role, you should:

  • Hold a relevant qualification in mental health, psychology, counselling, or a related field

  • Have experience working with children or young people in a school or educational setting

  • Demonstrate a strong understanding of mental health needs within schools

  • Have excellent communication and relationship-building skills

  • Be able to work in schools across the Corby area

  • Hold, or be willing to apply for, an enhanced DBS check

Why Apply?

  • Make a meaningful difference to pupils' mental health and wellbeing

  • Work as part of a supportive, school-based team

  • Access to ongoing training and professional development

  • Competitive rates of pay, dependent on experience

  • Full-time and part-time opportunities available

If you are an experienced Mental Health Specialist looking to work within schools in Corby, we would welcome your application.

Apply today to support young people where it matters most - in school.