Inclusion Support Coach (SEMH)

Calderdale Metropolitan Borough Council; Halifax; Hybrid; GBP 28,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible hybrid working

Job summary

Calderdale Metropolitan Borough Council is seeking an experienced Inclusion Support Coach (SEMH) to work with schools and early years settings across Calderdale. You will provide coaching, advice and practical support to enhance SEMH provision and improve participation, attendance and outcomes for children and young people.

You will collaborate with families and partner agencies, promoting trauma-informed approaches and building workforce confidence through coaching, mentoring and training.

Qualifications

• Level 3 qualification in education, SEND, SEMH, pastoral support, youth work or a related field, or equivalent experience.
• Experience of working with children and young people with SEMH needs.
• Experience of supporting inclusive practice within educational settings.
• Knowledge of SEND legislation, inclusive practice and SEMH support approaches.

Responsibilities

• Providing advice, guidance and coaching to schools and educational settings.
• Supporting schools to identify and address barriers to learning, attendance and inclusion.
• Promoting relational, restorative and trauma-informed approaches.
• Developing workforce confidence through coaching, mentoring, workshops and training.
• Helping schools implement and evaluate recommendations from specialist services.
• Providing consultation and signposting to appropriate support services.
• Working collaboratively with families and partner agencies to improve outcomes.
• Contributing to Calderdale's wider vision for inclusion.

Skills

Coaching

Communication

Relationship building

SEMH knowledge

Education

Level 3 qualification in education/SEND/SEMH

Job description

Be part of Calderdale's inclusive future

We are seeking an experienced and passionate Inclusion Support Coach (SEMH) to join our Specialist Inclusion Team.

This is an exciting opportunity to support schools and educational settings to develop their confidence, skills and capacity to meet the needs of children and young people with Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs.

Working across Calderdale, you will help schools strengthen inclusive practice and improve participation, engagement, attendance and outcomes for children and young people.

About the role

You will work alongside schools, early years settings and partner agencies, providing advice, coaching and practical support to enable staff to develop effective SEMH provision.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Providing advice, guidance and coaching to schools and educational settings.


• Supporting schools to identify and address barriers to learning, attendance and inclusion.


• Promoting relational, restorative and trauma-informed approaches.


• Developing workforce confidence through coaching, mentoring, workshops and training.


• Helping schools implement and evaluate recommendations from specialist services.


• Providing consultation and signposting to appropriate support services.


• Working collaboratively with families and partner agencies to improve outcomes.


• Contributing to Calderdale's wider vision for inclusion.

About you

You will have:

• A Level 3 qualification in education, SEND, SEMH, pastoral support, youth work or a related field, or equivalent experience.


• Experience of working with children and young people with SEMH needs.


• Experience of supporting inclusive practice within educational settings.


• Knowledge of SEND legislation, inclusive practice and SEMH support approaches.


• Excellent communication, coaching and relationship-building skills.


• Experience of training, mentoring or supporting other professionals.

Why Calderdale?

This is a fantastic opportunity to be part of a developing service at the heart of Calderdale's inclusion agenda.

You will join a supportive and dedicated team that is committed to ensuring children and young people receive the right support at the right time.

We offer flexible hybrid working, professional development opportunities and the chance to influence inclusive practice across the borough.

This post is subject to an Enhanced DBS with Children's Barred List Check.

Closing Date: 27th September 2026

Proposed Interview dates: 21st and 26th October 2026

This role is based in the UK. Home Office guidance states that candidates must evidence their right to work in the UK prior to commencing employment, either as a UK or Irish citizen, under the EU Settlement scheme or having secured any other relevant work visa.

If you do not have the right to work in the UK, you must consider your own eligibility for sponsorship for a particular role through the Skilled Worker visa route before applying. To be eligible for sponsorship you'll usually need to be paid the standard salary rate of at least £41,700 per year (unless exceptions apply) and meet the other eligibility criteria. Ensure you are eligible before applying.

We may utilise digital interview methods.

As part of our Vision (https://www.calderdale.gov.uk/vision/) we aim to be a talented, resilient and inclusive community. We welcome applications from all and offer a variety of flexible working / job share opportunities.

All applications are anonymised before being seen by the selection panel.

As part of our fair recruitment process, we ask that all applications are written by the candidate and that Artificial Intelligence (AI) use is limited, unless assistance is required as a reasonable adjustment for a disability. Content should be truthful, accurate, evidence based and not embellishment - see guidance.