SEMH Inclusion Practitioner

Leicestershire County Council; Earl Shilton; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

Leicestershire County Council is expanding its school-to-school department and seeking experienced practitioners to support SEMH needs in primary mainstream settings. The role focuses on trauma-informed strategies, coaching staff, and advising on interventions across Leicestershire schools.

You will travel across the county, with mileage claimed per Local Authority policy, and work from Oakfield Short Stay School, Shepshed and Earl Shilton. DBS enhanced disclosure is required.

Qualifications

• HLTA qualification or equivalent with GCSE Grade C or above in Mathematics and English Language.

Responsibilities

• Support schools to embed trauma-informed practices and create a nurturing learning environment.
• Coach and model best practice for teachers and teaching assistants in SEMH needs.
• Collaborate with senior leaders and wider professionals to promote SEMH support and provide advice.
• Conduct regular drop-ins with schools to ensure progress and consistency.
• Maintain accurate records following the school's graduated response framework.

Skills

HLTA qualification

Education

GCSEs in Mathematics and English

Job description

Are you passionate about supporting young people with Social, Emotional, and Mental Health (SEMH) needs in primary mainstream educational settings? Do you have the expertise to help schools implement trauma-informed strategies to enhance learning and well-being? If so, we have an exciting opportunity for you to make a real difference! Due to the expansion of our school-to-school department, we are looking for talented individuals to join our hard working and dedicated team to help pupils within our Local Authority, to successfully access their mainstream provision. Whilst the majority of your time will be spent supporting different schools in locality, our team are based at Oakfield Short Stay School, at Shepshed and Earl Shilton. The role involves travel across the county for which mileage can be claimed, in accordance with Local Authority policy.

About the Role

Oakfield Short Stay Primary is a 30 place SEMH pupil referral unit for Leicestershire. As a member of our team, you will be committed to providing high quality inclusive provision and be able to share your skills, expertise, and knowledge across the schools in Leicestershire. You will be expected to advise and support a range of interventions and teaching adaptations to promote reasonable adjustments and make learning engaging and accessible to all. You will be expected to share with teachers and teaching assistants the skills, knowledge and positive attitudes to keep children with SEMH challenges successfully within their mainstream settings. We are looking for dedicated and caring practitioners, who work well as part of a team, whilst using their initiative when working independently. Staff who have worked in our team are highly sort after by mainstream schools, so this is an ideal opportunity to develop your skills to progress your career. A DBS enhanced check for a regulated activity is required for this post. For information on our approach to the recruitment of ex-offenders, please see our

• Supporting Schools: Work alongside school staff to embed trauma-informed practices, ensuring a nurturing and supportive environment for the young person.
• Coaching & Modelling Best Practice: Provide guidance to teaching and support staff by demonstrating effective strategies and fostering inclusive teaching methods for children with complex SEMH needs.
• Collaboration with Senior Leaders and wider professionals: Work with a range of professional teams to advise and promote best practices in SEMH support. Actively contributing advice and recommendations through primary inclusion forums and other local authority sources of support.
• Regular Drop-ins for Continued Support: engagement with schools, offering regular visits and follow-ups to ensure consistency and progress.
• Detailed Record-Keeping: Maintain accurate records in line with the school's graduated response framework, tracking progress and documenting key interventions.
• Can demonstrate emotional resilience, adaptability and has the ability to maintain a positive and professional outlook when working in challenging situations.

In addition, we also expect you to share and to delivering accessible and inclusive services which meet the needs of all of our residents. You will be asked to demonstrate your understanding of these commitments as part of the selection process. Reasonable adjustments will be considered for applicants with a disability.

Qualifications

• A HLTA qualification or equivalent with GCSE Grade C or above or equivalent in Mathematics and English Language.

About Leicestershire County Council

At Leicestershire County Council, we're committed to making a real difference in people's lives. Our aim is to work with communities and partners to deliver public services that make Leicestershire the best possible place to live and work for everyone. Our employees play a key role in supporting this goal and helping us deliver the vital services we provide to the people of Leicestershire. Whether you're starting your career or looking for your next challenge, you'll find a place with us where your ideas are valued, and your work has purpose. For further information on what it's like to work for us and the benefits we offer, please refer to the following