SEMH Practitioner - Ignite Learning Partnership

St Stephens CofE Primary School (SIPS); Wolverhampton; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

Ignite Learning Partnership is seeking a skilled SEMH Specialist to join our growing Inclusion Team, shaping high-quality provision for learners with SEMH needs across our family of schools in Wolverhampton. You will guide school leaders, SENDCOs and staff to help children thrive academically, socially and emotionally.

You will work under the Director of SEND and Inclusion, modelling trauma-informed and relational approaches, coaching colleagues and contributing to strategic development of

Qualifications

• Significant experience supporting children with SEMH needs
• Strong understanding of trauma-informed and relational approaches
• Commitment to ensuring every child can achieve success

Responsibilities

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

Skills

SEMH expertise

Trauma-informed

Relational approaches

Staff coaching

Staff training

Job description

Are you passionate about transforming outcomes for children and young people with Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs?

Ignite Learning Partnership is seeking to appoint a passionate and highly skilled SEMH Specialist to join our growing Inclusion Team. This is an exciting opportunity to play a pivotal role in shaping and developing high-quality provision for learners across our family of schools.

Working under the direction of the Director of SEND and Inclusion, you will provide specialist expertise, guidance and support to school leaders, SENDCOs and staff, ensuring that children and young people with SEMH needs are able to thrive academically, socially and emotionally.

This is a unique opportunity to:

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

We are looking for a highly skilled and enthusiastic professional with significant experience of supporting children and young people with SEMH needs, a strong understanding of trauma-informed and relational approaches, and a commitment to ensuring every child can achieve success.

If you are passionate about removing barriers to learning, promoting emotional wellbeing and making a lasting difference to the lives of children and young people, we would love to hear from you.

Join us and help shape the future of inclusive education across Ignite Learning Partnership.

If you would like any further information about the post, please contact Mrs Horton, Director of Inclusion and SEND.

An online search will be undertaken on all shortlisted candidates. This search does not form part of the shortlisting process and you will have the opportunity to discuss any issues of concern that may arise from this search at the interview.

Further information relating to our Trust, including our policies can be found on our website: www.ignitelp.co.uk

We reserve the right to close the vacancy if sufficient applications are recieved.

Our Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. An enhanced DBS (Disclosure Barring Service) clearance is required for this role.

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and is eligible for an enhanced DBS check including a Children's Barring List Check. If you are barred from working with children you are breaking the law if you apply for this post.

This post is covered by Part 7 of the Immigration Act (2016) and therefore the ability to speak fluent and spoken English is an essential requirement for this role.

Location:St Stephen's CofE Primary, Woden Rd, Wolverhampton WV10 0BB

Hours:32.25 per week. Term time plus inset days

Grade:Grade 6 £37,563 - £42,123 (Actual pro-rata salary £28,381 - £33,139 per annum)

Closing date: Friday 20th November 2026 at Midday

Interviews: 30th November 2026

Visits to school are welcome. We look forward to receiving your application.