Aspiring SEMH practitioner - West London

Pertemps; Greater London; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

A forward-thinking SEN school in West Drayton is seeking an Aspiring SEMH Practitioner to support students with Social, Emotional, and Mental Health needs. This full-time role requires passion, resilience, and a calm approach, offering exceptional training in behaviour support and therapeutic approaches. Ideal candidates may have backgrounds in Psychology or related fields and should be motivated to make a positive impact in children's lives. Opportunities for long-term career progression are available.

Benefits

Exceptional training in behaviour support

Collaborative staff team

Opportunities for long-term progression

Qualifications

• Genuine passion for supporting vulnerable young people.
• Experience with challenging behaviour or youth work is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Work closely with students with SEMH needs.
• Provide 1:1 and small-group emotional regulation support.
• Implement behaviour strategies and intervention plans.
• Support academic engagement and confidence-building.

Skills

Resilience

Empathy

Patience

Emotional regulation

Education

Graduates in Psychology or related fields

Job description

Aspiring SEMH Practitioner – SEN School – West Drayton

Full-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 in West Drayton is seeking dedicated, proactive and compassionate Aspiring SEMH Practitioners to join their specialist team. This is an excellent opportunity for individuals hoping to pursue a career in SEMH 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.