Aspiring SEMH Practitioner

Pertemps Education Network; Greater London; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

An educational support organization in Greater London is seeking an Aspiring SEMH Practitioner to provide support for students with Social, Emotional and Mental Health needs. This full-time role involves working closely with young individuals facing various challenges and implementing strategic interventions to enhance their learning experiences. Candidates should possess emotional resilience with a passion for making a difference. Opportunities for exceptional training and career progression are offered.

Benefits

Exceptional training in behaviour support

Supportive staff team

Opportunities for long-term progression

Qualifications

• Passion for supporting vulnerable young people.
• Experience with youth work, mentoring, or SEND is desirable.
• Desire to pursue training in SEMH, mental health, or counselling.

Responsibilities

• Work closely with students aged 5-16 with SEMH needs.
• Provide 1:1 and small-group emotional regulation support.
• Implement behaviour strategies and personalised intervention plans.
• Support academic engagement and promote a safe learning environment.

Skills

Emotional resilience

Patience

Calm approach

Experience with challenging behaviour

Education

Graduates in Psychology, Criminology, Youth Studies, or similar

Job description

Aspiring SEMH Practitioner - SEN School - Wandsworth Full-time | Monday-Friday | Term-time only

Start: ASAP or January 2026

Location: Wandsworth, South West London

Are you passionate about supporting children with Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs? Do you have the resilience, empathy and motivation to help young people overcome barriers to learning and build positive futures?

The Role

• Working closely with students aged 5-16 with SEMH needs, ASD, ADHD, trauma-related behaviours and learning difficulties.
• Providing 1:1 and small-group emotional regulation support.
• Implementing behaviour strategies, de‑escalation techniques and personalised intervention plans.
• Supporting academic engagement, communication and confidence‑building.
• Promoting a safe, nurturing and inclusive learning environment.
• Working collaboratively with teachers, therapists and pastoral leads.

What We’re Looking For

• A genuine passion for supporting vulnerable young people.
• Strong emotional resilience, patience and a calm approach.
• Experience with challenging behaviour, youth work, mentoring or SEND (desirable but not essential).
• Graduates in Psychology, Criminology, Youth Studies, Social Sciences or similar are encouraged to apply.
• A desire to pursue training in SEMH, mental health, counselling or therapeutic pathways.

What the School Offers

• Exceptional training in behaviour support, therapeutic approaches and trauma‑informed practice.
• A supportive and collaborative staff team.
• Opportunities for long-term progression, including HLTA training, ELSA training and routes into teaching or therapy roles.
• A rewarding role making a real difference to the lives of young people.

How to Apply: If you are committed, motivated and ready to begin your journey as an SEMH practitioner, we would love to hear from you. Send your CV today to secure an interview or trial day.