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Northpoint Wellbeing Ltd

School Therapist

The closing date is 16 November 2025

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Job summary

We have an exciting opportunity for a School Therapist based in Temple Newsam Cluster Partnership (TNCP) on a part-time (19 hours), permanent basis. In return, you will receive a competitive salary of £32,440 to £40,530 per annum (pro rata).

Main duties of the job

Do you want to help make a difference to the lives of children and young people?

At Northpoint, were building a future where every child and young person can access the mental health support they need to thrive. Were looking for a compassionate and skilled School Therapist to join our School Services Team in Temple Newsam Cluster Partnership (TNCP).

Our ideal candidate is someone who can deliver short-term, one-to-one therapeutic interventions for primary and secondary school pupils while collaborating closely with cluster teams, school staff, and local stakeholders to enhance emotional wellbeing and mental health outcomes.

About us

Why choose Northpoint?

We are dedicated to providing a range of talking and digital therapies to children, young people, and adults across Yorkshire and the surrounding areas. Our core values; professionalism, responsiveness, collaboration, and transparency, guide everything we do.

We envision a world that supports good mental health for all. Our mission is to deliver effective mental healthcare and improve the mental health system in Yorkshire and beyond. With years of dedication, we've built a reputation for genuine expertise, trusted by both those who commission our services and those who seek our help.

We know that difference brings strength. Whoever you are, we want you to feel welcome, valued, and able to be yourself here.

Details

Date posted

23 October 2025

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£32,440 to £40,530 a year Pro Rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

LA1427506LeeST

Job locations

Commercial Street

Halifax

West Yorkshire

LS9 0JY


Job description

Job responsibilities

What you will do as our School Therapist:

  • Provide caring, one-to-one therapeutic support to children and young people in TNCP schools, helping them navigate emotional and mental health challenges.

  • Work closely with school teams and partners to promote wellbeing, safeguard pupils, and contribute to the ongoing development of our support services.

What you will bring as our School Therapist:

  • A recognised qualification in counselling, psychotherapy, or a related mental health field

  • Experience providing therapeutic interventions to children or young people in educational or community settings

  • A collaborative, communicative, and resilient approach, with a strong commitment to safeguarding children and young people and upholding Northpoints values of professionalism, responsiveness, collaboration, and transparency.

If you are ready to make a meaningful impact as a School Therapist and be part of a team transforming mental health support for children and young people, we would love to hear from you.

Closing date: 16 November 2025

Job description

Job responsibilities

What you will do as our School Therapist:

  • Provide caring, one-to-one therapeutic support to children and young people in TNCP schools, helping them navigate emotional and mental health challenges.

  • Work closely with school teams and partners to promote wellbeing, safeguard pupils, and contribute to the ongoing development of our support services.

What you will bring as our School Therapist:

  • A recognised qualification in counselling, psychotherapy, or a related mental health field

  • Experience providing therapeutic interventions to children or young people in educational or community settings

  • A collaborative, communicative, and resilient approach, with a strong commitment to safeguarding children and young people and upholding Northpoints values of professionalism, responsiveness, collaboration, and transparency.

If you are ready to make a meaningful impact as a School Therapist and be part of a team transforming mental health support for children and young people, we would love to hear from you.

Closing date: 16 November 2025

Person Specification

Experience and Qualification

Essential

  • A relevant therapeutic qualification*
  • Registration/membership with a relevant professional body (BACP, UKCP, BABCP, HCPC) OR the ability and willingness to achieve registration/membership within a year
Person Specification

Experience and Qualification

Essential

  • A relevant therapeutic qualification*
  • Registration/membership with a relevant professional body (BACP, UKCP, BABCP, HCPC) OR the ability and willingness to achieve registration/membership within a year

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Additional information

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details

Employer name

Northpoint Wellbeing Ltd

Address

Commercial Street

Halifax

West Yorkshire

LS9 0JY


Employer's website

https://northpoint.org.uk (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Northpoint Wellbeing Ltd

Address

Commercial Street

Halifax

West Yorkshire

LS9 0JY


Employer's website

https://northpoint.org.uk (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Recruitment Lead

Leen Al Asad

Recruitment@northpoint.org.uk

01132450303

Details

Date posted

23 October 2025

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£32,440 to £40,530 a year Pro Rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

LA1427506LeeST

Job locations

Commercial Street

Halifax

West Yorkshire

LS9 0JY


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