SEMH Learning Practitioner — Student Support & Intervention

Springwell Alternative Academy Lincoln; Lincoln; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

Springwell Alternative Academy Lincoln is seeking a SEMH Learning Practitioner to support pupils and staff within classrooms and during community interventions. You will deliver targeted small-group and 1:1 support, use de-escalation techniques, and help pupils return to learning quickly.

You will maintain accurate records, contribute to pupil journals, attend meetings and CPD, and support offsite visits and extracurricular activities.

Responsibilities

• Supporting staff and learners within a classroom as directed by the Senior Leadership Team
• Delivering small group or 1:1 intervention including using our classroom minibus to deliver intervention in the community
• Supporting pupils in crisis through the use of Team Teach including the use of de-escalation techniques and strategies
• Preparing and supporting pupils to return to learning as quickly as possible
• Keeping accurate records of intervention on pupil intervention logs
• Keeping Pupil Profiles, Pupil Support Plans and Risk Assessments up to date
• Keeping accurate records of any Restrictive Positive Intervention logs and ensuring appropriate follow up has taken place, including parent/carer contact and restorative practice
• Contributing to pupils Learning Journals to evidence the progress that pupils are making
• Supporting identified pupils in attending offsite visits
• Delivering extra-curricular activities/leading clubs in school during structure activity time (break and lunchtimes)
• Supporting the Behaviour for Learning Lead with the delivery of staff training
• Attending daily briefings, staff meetings, CPD sessions and Key Stage meetings
• Demonstrating 'Unconditional Positive Regard', every single day
• Preparing and supporting pupils with next steps e.g. moving on to a new school

Job description

Springwell Alternative Academy Lincoln is seeking a SEMH Learning Practitioner to support pupils and staff within classrooms and during community interventions. You will deliver targeted small-group and 1:1 support, use de-escalation techniques, and help pupils return to learning quickly.

You will maintain accurate records, contribute to pupil journals, attend meetings and CPD, and support offsite visits and extracurricular activities.