SEMH Practitioner - Ely

Just Teachers Ltd; Ely; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 27,000; Full time

Job summary

Just Teachers Ltd is seeking a full-time SEMH Practitioner in Ely to support pupils with social, emotional and mental health needs. The role focuses on building resilience, improving behaviour, and re-engaging learners through structured, nurturing support.

Responsibilities include delivering targeted SEMH interventions, adapting tasks, and using de-escalation strategies. The post requires experience with SEMH or behavioural needs and relevant qualifications in education or youth work.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting children or young people with SEMH or behavioural needs.
• Knowledge of behaviour management techniques and emotional support strategies.
• Strong interpersonal skills and resilience in challenging environments.

Responsibilities

• Deliver targeted support for pupils with SEMH needs, both in and out of the classroom.
• Support learning by adapting tasks, encouraging engagement, and reinforcing positive behaviours.
• Use strategies to manage behaviour, support emotional regulation, and de-escalate challenging situations.
• Build positive relationships to help pupils feel secure, understood, and motivated to learn.

Skills

SEMH experience

Behaviour management

Interpersonal skills

Resilience

Education

Qualifications in education/youth work/care settings

Job description

About the role:

A specialist setting in Ely is looking for a full-time SEMH Practitioner to start ASAP. The provision supports pupils with social, emotional, and mental health needs, focusing on building resilience, improving behaviour, and re-engaging learners through structured, nurturing support.

Key Responsibilities:

• Deliver targeted support for pupils with SEMH needs, both in and out of the classroom.
• Support learning by adapting tasks, encouraging engagement, and reinforcing positive behaviours.
• Use strategies to manage behaviour, support emotional regulation, and de-escalate challenging situations.
• Build positive relationships to help pupils feel secure, understood, and motivated to learn.

Pre-requisites:

• Experience supporting children or young people with SEMH or behavioural needs.
• Knowledge of behaviour management techniques and emotional support strategies.
• Strong interpersonal skills and resilience in challenging environments.
• Relevant qualifications or experience in education, youth work, or care settings.