SEMH & Mental Health Support Specialist

Tradewind Recruitment; Corby; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 18,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free CPD and training

Dedicated consultant support

Permanent opportunities

Specialist SEMH setting experience

Job summary

Tradewind Recruitment in Corby is seeking a Mental Health & SEMH Support Practitioner to work with pupils who have SEMH and mental health needs in a specialist educational setting. You will provide 1:1 and small-group support to help young people manage emotions and engage with learning.

You will build trusting relationships, support emotional regulation, and work with teachers and pastoral staff to create a safe, nurturing environment.

Qualifications

• Provide 1:1 and small-group support to pupils with SEMH and mental health needs.
• Support young people experiencing anxiety, low mood, low self-esteem, emotional dysregulation and challenging behaviour.
• Develop positive and trusting relationships with pupils, providing consistency and reassurance.
• Use your understanding of mental health and emotional wellbeing to recognise when a pupil may be struggling and respond appropriately.
• Support students to identify and develop positive coping strategies.
• Help pupils develop emotional regulation, resilience, confidence and independence.

Responsibilities

• Provide 1:1 and small-group support to pupils with SEMH and mental health needs.
• Support young people experiencing anxiety, low mood, low self-esteem, emotional dysregulation and challenging behaviour.
• Develop positive and trusting relationships with pupils, providing consistency and reassurance.
• Use your understanding of mental health and emotional wellbeing to recognise when a pupil may be struggling and respond appropriately.
• Support students to identify and develop positive coping strategies.
• Help pupils develop emotional regulation, resilience, confidence and independence.

Skills

1:1 support

Small group support

Mental health awareness

SEMH experience

Behaviour support

Communication

Safeguarding

Job description

Tradewind Recruitment in Corby is seeking a Mental Health & SEMH Support Practitioner to work with pupils who have SEMH and mental health needs in a specialist educational setting. You will provide 1:1 and small-group support to help young people manage emotions and engage with learning.

You will build trusting relationships, support emotional regulation, and work with teachers and pastoral staff to create a safe, nurturing environment.