Secondary Alternative Provision

Salary: £38,220 – £47,181 FTE (Grade J-K, points 27-36, pro rata)

Contract: Full-time, term time (39 or 42 weeks – negotiable)

Start Date: May 2026 (flexible for the right candidate)

We are seeking a skilled and compassionate Mental Health Professional to support students with a wide range of emotional, social and mental health needs within our Alternative Provision setting. This is a rewarding opportunity to make a meaningful difference to young people facing significant challenges.

The Role

• Deliver one-to-one and group-based therapeutic interventions tailored to individual needs
• Support students with anxiety, attachment difficulties, depression, neurodiversity and behavioural needs
• Use evidence-based and trauma-informed approaches including CBT, DBT, sensory, play and mindfulness strategies
• Provide crisis intervention and ongoing emotional support
• Work collaboratively with teachers, SENCOs, pastoral and safeguarding teams
• Support reintegration into mainstream education or progression into further education, training or employment
• Contribute to whole-school wellbeing, resilience and mental health initiatives
• Liaise with external agencies and contribute to multi-agency meetings
• Offer guidance and support to parents and carers
• Provide training and advice to staff on mental health and trauma-informed practice

About You

You will be a qualified and experienced mental health professional who is adaptable, reflective and committed to inclusion. You will be confident working in an Alternative Provision environment and passionate about improving outcomes for vulnerable young people.

Benefits of Working with Monarch Education

• Leading provider and Crown Commercial Service approved
• Opportunity to enhance your CPD portfolio through the Affinity Academy
• Free Safeguarding training
• Refer a friend scheme – £200 bonus with unlimited referrals
• Online portal to manage your pay and timesheets

To learn more about Monarch Education and what makes them one of the leading education recruitment providers nationwide, please visit the Monarch Education website.

Important Information

• All pay rates provided are inclusive of rolled up holiday pay.
• Monarch Education and Affinity Workforce Solutions are Equal Opportunities employers.
• Both organisations are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. This role involves regulated activity and will be subject to employment references, an enhanced DBS check and a right to work in the UK check.
• This vacancy is based in the United Kingdom and applications can only be processed from candidates who are currently resident in the UK and eligible to work in the UK.
• Due to the high volume of applications, not all applicants may be contacted. If no contact is made within 30 days, please consider the application unsuccessful on this occasion, although details may be retained for future opportunities.