SEMH Inclusion Practitioner

Oakfield School; England; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A school focused on SEMH education in the United Kingdom is seeking dedicated practitioners to support young people with Social, Emotional, and Mental Health needs. The role involves working within a supportive team to implement trauma-informed strategies and ensure a nurturing educational environment. This fixed-term position requires proven experience in SEMH settings and offers flexibility in work hours. Join us to make a significant difference in the lives of students aged 11 to 16, especially those in mainstream educational settings.

Benefits

Professional Development

Unique Learning Environment

Supportive Team

Flexible working options

Qualifications

• Proven experience working with young people with SEMH needs in educational settings.
• Strong understanding of trauma-informed practices and inclusive strategies.
• Ability to work collaboratively with a range of professionals.

Responsibilities

• Support pupils in secondary settings to prevent exclusions.
• Provide coaching and modelling best practices to teaching staff.
• Maintain accurate records and track progress of interventions.

Skills

Trauma-informed practices

Coaching and mentoring skills

Collaboration

Record-keeping

Education

HLTA qualification or equivalent

GCSE Grade C or above in Mathematics and English Language

Job description

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Organisation : Leicestershire County Council

Work Location : Either Oakfield North (Shepshed) Forest Street, Loughborough, LE12 9DB / Oakfield South (Earl Shilton) Belle Vue Road, Earl Shilton, LE9 7PA

Worker Category : Field-Based Worker

Salary : £32,070 - £34,359 per annum (pro-rata for part-time)

Working Hours : 34 hours per week, 39 weeks per year, Term Time only

Contract Type : Fixed Term (12 months)

Closing Date : 4th January 2026

Interview Date(s) : w / c 12th January 2026

Are you passionate about supporting young people with Social, Emotional, and Mental Health (SEMH) needs in secondary 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. The majority of your time will be spent supporting different schools in localities.

About the Role

There are several positions available. You can be deployed to any secondary provision base as demand requires, as well as working with secondary and SEMH bases across the county preventing exclusions, preparing, and supporting pupils for reintegration within secondary settings. The role involves travel across the county for which mileage can be claimed, in accordance with Local Authority policy. The posts are for a temporary 12 month period, however there could be future opportunities based on funding availability.

Oakfield School is Leicestershire’s provision for primary and secondary school aged children who have been permanently excluded from school. Our Secondary Inclusion Partnership staff, who currently put provision in place for secondary-aged children and young people who have been excluded from school, or who are at risk of this, have joined the team. You will be part of a vital team in an exciting period of development, working with us to meet the needs of children and young people between the ages of 11 and 16 who struggle to manage in mainstream and need a different offer of education to secure their successful next steps.

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 policy statement.

About You

We are looking for someone with proven experience of working with young people with SEMH needs in educational settings who has a strong understanding of trauma-informed practices and inclusive strategies. You must have excellent coaching and mentoring skills, with the ability to guide school staff effectively. The post holder must have the ability to work collaboratively with a range of professionals, including senior leaders and specialist staff. A commitment to improving outcomes for young people facing SEMH challenges is essential.

To apply for this post, you must respond to and evidence the following 7 essential criteria within your personal statement.

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

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 secondary inclusion forums and other local authority sources of support.

Regular Drop-ins for Continued Support : Maintain ongoing 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.

Resilience and a sense of humour!

In return we can offer you

• Unique Learning Environment : Experience a diverse and dynamic workplace where every day is different.
• Professional Development : Access opportunities for professional growth and bespoke training.
• Supportive Team : Join a highly skilled and supportive team of practitioners.
• Make a Difference : Play a crucial role in transforming the lives of young people.
• Flexibility : Options for part-time or full-time work to suit your lifestyle.

Safeguarding Statement

Oakfield Short Stay School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We particularly welcome applications from under represented groups including ethnicity, gender, transgender, age, disability, sexual orientation or religion.