SEMH Inclusion Support Adviser

Wiltshire Council; Trowbridge; Hybrid; GBP 33,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Wiltshire Council is seeking an experienced SEMH Inclusion Support Advisor to support primary schools across Wiltshire. The role focuses on social, emotional and mental health needs, delivering practical interventions and building positive relationships with staff and learners.

The position offers term-time only hours (37 per week, 39 weeks per year) with a salary of £32,578 to £34,811 per annum. The hybrid working model requires a mix of on-site and community-based work, and the interview is

Qualifications

• Experienced Teaching Assistant with SEMH and behaviour support knowledge.
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills.
• Ability to deliver effective interventions and work independently.
• Team contributor within wider service.

Skills

SEMH knowledge

Behaviour support

Communication skills

Teaching assistant experience

Job description

Salary:£32,578 - £34,811 per annum

Hours per week:37 hours (Term Time Only, 39 working weeks per year)

Interview date:Week commencing 19 October 2026

Our Behaviour Support Service is looking for a SEMH Inclusion Support Advisor. The Service provides advice, training, and practical support to primary schools across Wiltshire, helping school staff to meet learners’ social, emotional, and mental health needs.

This role requires an experienced Teaching Assistant with strong SEMH and behaviour support knowledge, excellent communication skills, and the ability to build positive relationships, deliver effective interventions, and work independently while contributing to a wider team.

Why us?

Wiltshire Council is a friendly, welcoming place to work, with a 'One Council' ethos. Find out more about Our Identity, staff networks, and employee benefits here.

Our hybrid working model means office staff are on site for at least half their hours, community-based staff carry out at least half their admin time in a workplace, and customer-facing roles work entirely from their service location.

We are committed to creating a workplace where positive relationships thrive and everyone feels engaged, supported and able to do their best. We do not tolerate discrimination, bullying or harassment. Everyone is expected to promote a culture of inclusion, dignity, trust and respect, guided by our vision and Our Identity.

Contact details

Jenny Smith, Lead SEMH Inclusion Advisory Teacher at [e-mail]

Application criteria

We understand that AI tools can support you in preparing job applications. However, we value authenticity and would encourage you to ensure your submission genuinely reflects your own experiences, skills, and motivations.

We are firmly committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and to the principles of inclusion and diversity in both employment and the delivery of services.

Statement of commitment to equality and inclusion

Disability Confident Employer

Application process

Wiltshire Council does not accept unsolicited CVs or candidate details from recruitment agencies that are not appointed under a current, valid contract or approved supplier arrangement (including through our neutral vendor, Comensura).

Submission of unsolicited CVs or candidate details to the Council, whether directly or to individual employees, will not be considered as an introduction and will not create any obligation on the Council to pay any fees. If a candidate whose details have been submitted speculatively is subsequently appointed through a compliant route, no agency fee will be payable in respect of the unsolicited submission.

Agencies wishing to work with the Council must do so only via our approved procurement processes and neutral vendor arrangements.