SEMH Inclusion Coach

The Methodist Church in Britain; Halifax; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Wellbeing support

Generous pension scheme

Two paid flexibility days during term‑

Free annual flu jab

Cycle to Work scheme

Free will writing service

Personal development and training

Supportive leadership

Job summary

Park Lane Academy in the United Kingdom is seeking an SEMH inclusion coach to support pupils with social, emotional and mental health needs. This role involves one-to-one or small-group work, targeted interventions, and collaboration with inclusion leaders to strengthen pastoral systems that support families and pupils.

This term-time post includes five additional days, with visa sponsorship not available. Successful applicants will contribute to wellbeing, curriculum access, and a positive

Qualifications

• A love of working with children.
• Good communication skills.
• A team-player mindset.
• Flexibility, positivity and a can-do attitude.
• A kind and respectful approach that models good behaviour.

Responsibilities

• Support individual pupils or small groups to reach their potential.
• Deliver targeted interventions to pupils.
• Deliver planned, research-driven programmes.
• Support inclusion leaders in developing systems and processes for pupil and family wellbeing.
• Support pastoral development.
• Help pupils feel included and confident in school life.
• Help pupils access the national curriculum in a way that suits them.

Skills

Love of children

Good communication

Team player

Flexible

Positive attitude

Kind and respectful

Job description

This SEMH inclusion coach post at Park Lane Academy, a secondary academy within South Pennine Academies, centres on supporting pupils with social, emotional and mental health needs. The work is one-to-one or small-group support through targeted interventions and research-driven programmes, alongside inclusion leaders on the pastoral systems that support families and pupils. It is a term-time post with five additional days, and applicants should note that visa sponsorship is not available.

What the job involves

• Support individual pupils or small groups to reach their potential
• Deliver targeted interventions to pupils
• Deliver planned, research-driven programmes
• Support inclusion leaders in developing systems and processes for pupil and family wellbeing
• Support pastoral development
• Help pupils feel included and confident in school life
• Help pupils access the national curriculum in a way that suits them

Skills & knowledge

• A love of working with children
• Good communication skills
• A team-player mindset
• Flexibility, positivity and a can-do attitude
• A kind and respectful approach that models good behaviour

Other

• A commitment to own professional growth

What’s offered

• Wellbeing support including a 24/7 GP line, stress and cancer support and weight management
• Generous pension scheme
• Two paid flexibility days during term time
• Free annual flu jab
• Cycle to Work scheme
• Free will writing service
• Personal development and training opportunities
• Supportive leadership