Education Mental Health Practitioner Childrens Wellbeing Practitioner (in Training)

Ready to launch a career in supporting children and young people with their mental health If youre passionate about supporting children and young people and want to grow your skills in a role that makes a difference to children and young peoples wellbeing wed love to hear from you.

Join Me & My Mind our Mental Health Support Teams (MHSTs) and become part of an ambitious supportive service improving mental health and wellbeing in schools across East Sussex. This is a unique opportunity to train as an Education Mental Health Practitioner (EMHP) combining hands-on experience with fully funded postgraduate-level training delivered by the University of Sussex.

As a trainee EMHP you will learn under supportive supervision how to deliver evidence-based early interventions for children and young people experiencing mild to moderate mental health difficulties within education settings.

You will:

• Deliver individual and group interventions in schools and colleges.
• Work collaboratively with young people parents/carers and education staff.
• Support schools in identifying and managing mental health needs at a whole-school level.
• Help signpost and facilitate access to specialist services when needed.
• Participate fully in academic and practice-based learning with the University of Sussex.
  

This role combines practical experience (34 days per week) with postgraduate study (1 day per week). Youll be fully supported through supervision practice tutoring and structured development opportunities. This role includes fully funded nationally recognised postgraduate-leveltraining with the University of Sussex supporting you to develop specialist skills in evidence-based interventions for children and young people. Training time is protected and youll receive both academic and practice-based supervision.

What were looking for:

• A Level 6 qualification (e.g. degree-level or equivalent).

• Ability to build trusting respectful relationships with children young people and families.

• Ability to work collaboratively with teachers school leaders families and multi-agency partners.

• Ability to participate in postgraduate study and work effectively under supervision.

• A full driving licence or ability to meet the travel requirements of a countywide role.

To apply for this role please follow the Apply Now button above and upload your CV and a Supporting Statement. We will be using your Supporting Statement to shortlist so please be sure to address how you meet all the criteria in the person specification drawing on any relevant work/life experience education or personal interests.

This is a countywide role and places will be allocated upon job offer. We cannot guarantee your chosen base.
On application please indicate your preferred base:

• County Hall Lewes
• St Marys Eastbourne
• Cavendish House Hastings
  

Please download the Job Description and Person Specification for more information.

For guidance on how to write an application see our how to apply pageand our statement on the use of AI.

Interviews will be held in-person at County Hall Lewes on the following dates;

Thursday 30 April 2026
Wednesday 06 May 2026
Thursday 07 May 2026
Wednesday 13 May 2026

Candidates who meet certain criteria are given priority when we shortlist. See ourpriority status page for details.

Why Join Us

• Shape the mental health and wellbeing of children across East Sussex.
• Gain a nationally recognised qualification while working.
• Join a supportive multidisciplinary team committed to learning and development.
• Make a meaningful difference every day.

We offer a diverse range of benefits to help and support you during your employment. More information can be found on ourbenefits page.

For more information contact to arrange an informal call with a Team Manager.

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