SEMH Practitioner

The Methodist Church in Britain; Wolverhampton; On-site; GBP 34,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

Ignite Learning Partnership is seeking a specialist to join the Inclusion Team to support schools across the Trust in SEMH provision and wellbeing. The role involves coaching leaders, SENDCOs and staff, modelling best practice and building capacity through evidence-informed approaches.

The post focuses on behaviour, wellbeing and inclusion, with strategic development across the Trust. Fluent English and an enhanced DBS check are required.

Qualifications

• Significant experience of supporting children and young people with SEMH.
• Experience working in education or school settings preferred.
• Ability to coach and model evidence-informed practice.

Responsibilities

• Provide specialist SEMH expertise, guidance and support to school leaders and staff.
• Build staff capacity through coaching and training.
• Influence Trust-wide practice and provision for SEMH needs.
• Develop approaches to positive behaviour, emotional wellbeing and inclusion.
• Collaborate with leaders, families and external agencies to improve outcomes.
• Support schools in creating nurturing, inclusive environments.
• Contribute to the strategic development of inclusion, wellbeing and SEND provision across the Trust.

Skills

SEMH expertise

Trauma-informed

Relational approaches

Fluent English

Job description

A specialist post in the Inclusion Team of Ignite Learning Partnership, working across its family of schools on provision for pupils with social, emotional and mental health needs. The holder advises school leaders, SENDCOs and staff, and builds their capacity through coaching, training and modelling evidence-informed practice. The remit is Trust-wide, covering behaviour, wellbeing and inclusion as well as strategic development. Fluent spoken English is essential and an enhanced DBS check is required.

What the job involves

• Provide specialist SEMH expertise, guidance and support to school leaders, SENDCOs and staff
• Build staff capacity through coaching, training and modelling evidence-informed practice
• Influence Trust-wide practice and provision for pupils with SEMH needs
• Develop approaches to positive behaviour, emotional wellbeing and inclusion
• Work with leaders, families and external agencies to improve outcomes for vulnerable learners
• Support schools in creating nurturing, inclusive environments where every child feels safe and understood
• Contribute to the strategic development of inclusion, wellbeing and SEND provision across the Trust

Experience

• Significant experience of supporting children and young people with SEMH needs

Skills & knowledge

• Strong understanding of trauma-informed and relational approaches
• Fluent spoken English

Checks & eligibility

• Enhanced DBS check including Children's Barring List check

Other

• Commitment to ensuring every child can achieve success