Aspiring SEMH Practitioner - West London

Pertemps Education Network; City Of London; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading SEN school in West Drayton is seeking an Aspiring SEMH Practitioner to join their team, supporting students aged 5-16 with social, emotional, and mental health needs. This full-time role offers extensive training in behavior support and therapeutic practices. Ideal candidates will have a passion for helping young people overcome barriers to learning. Graduates with backgrounds in psychology or similar fields are encouraged to apply. This position is a rewarding opportunity to make a real difference in young lives.

Benefits

Exceptional training in behavior support

Supportive and collaborative staff team

Opportunities for long-term progression

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Provide 1:1 and small-group emotional regulation support.
• Implement behavior strategies and personalized intervention plans.
• Work closely with students aged 5-16 with SEMH needs.

Skills

Emotional resilience

Patience

Calm approach

Experience with challenging behavior

Education

Degree in Psychology, Criminology, Youth Studies, or similar

Job description

Aspiring SEMH Practitioner - SEN School - West DraytonFull-time | Monday-Friday | Term-time only

Start: ASAP or January 2026

Location:West Drayton, 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?

A forward-thinking SEN school inWest Draytonis seeking dedicated, proactive and compassionateAspiring SEMH Practitionersto join their specialist team. This is an excellent opportunity for individuals hoping to pursue a career inSEMH support, behaviour mentoring, education psychology, youth work or therapeutic interventions.

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