SEMH Inclusion Specialist for Schools

Merton Council; United Kingdom; Remote; GBP 38,000 - 39,000; Part time

Job summary

Merton Council is recruiting for a dedicated SEMH Support Worker in the Primary SEMH Team. You will work with pupils and staff to promote inclusion, particularly for children with complex social, emotional and mental health needs, including those who are neuro-diverse or have experienced trauma.

In this term-time only role, you will offer practical support, model best practice, and collaborate with schools and families to reduce anxiety and improve outcomes.

Qualifications

• Experience of working with children or young people with SEMH needs.
• Ability to build rapport with pupils from diverse backgrounds.
• Strong communication with professionals and parents.
• Flexibility and initiative in challenging situations.

Responsibilities

• Work with pupils and staff to promote inclusion of pupils with a wide range of needs.
• Provide support and guidance to adults in schools by modelling good practice.
• Be flexible in approach and use initiative in challenging situations while upholding care, welfare, safety and security.

Skills

Experience with SEMH

Communication

Teamwork

Rapport building

Job description

Merton Council is recruiting for a dedicated SEMH Support Worker in the Primary SEMH Team. You will work with pupils and staff to promote inclusion, particularly for children with complex social, emotional and mental health needs, including those who are neuro-diverse or have experienced trauma.

In this term-time only role, you will offer practical support, model best practice, and collaborate with schools and families to reduce anxiety and improve outcomes.