SEMH & SEND Learning Support Practitioner

Teaching Vacancies; Brighouse; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

The William Henry Smith Foundation is seeking a Teaching Support Practitioner to help learners with SEMH and SEND to feel safe, engaged, and progress toward independence. You will support under teachers and tutors, implement agreed provision and contribute observations and evidence of progress.

You will work within a specialist SEMH college, delivering targeted interventions, safeguarding, and collaborative planning with a multidisciplinary team to promote positive outcomes and inclusive

Qualifications

• Level 2 English and mathematics, or an equivalent demonstrable standard, sufficient to support learning and produce accurate professional records (E)
• Relevant learning-support qualification or equivalent relevant experience with commitment to completing agreed role training (E)
• Full UK Driving Licence (E)
• Level 3 qualification in supporting teaching and learning (D)
• Specialist SEMH or SEND experience (D)
• Training in Positive Behaviour Support, communication support or structured interventions (D)
• Familiarity with the Foundation’s recording systems including Bromcom, CPoms, Evidence for Learning and OnePlan (D)

Responsibilities

• Deliver targeted interventions and agreed support programmes for individuals and small groups.
• Support learners to access learning, achieve agreed outcomes and develop independence.
• Adapt support strategies within agreed frameworks to maximise engagement and progress.
• Promote communication, confidence, resilience and positive participation across college life.
• Support learners to generalise learning and positive behaviours across different environments.
• Observe learning, wellbeing and behaviour, maintaining accurate records.
• Contribute to assess, plan, do, review cycle, One Plans and annual reviews.
• Monitor progress and intervention impact, sharing observations and recommendations appropriately.
• Identify and elevate concerns, risks or changes in need.
• Contribute to planning and review discussions with colleagues and families.
• Act as Keyworker for allocated learners, maintaining positive professional relationships with learners and families.
• Contribute to review meetings, transition planning and preparation for adulthood.
• Work closely with teachers, therapists and other professionals to provide coordinated support.
• Share information appropriately to promote consistent approaches and positive outcomes.
• Model effective practice and contribute positively to team working.
• Prepare and maintain safe, organised and accessible learning environments.
• Ensure resources are used safely, effectively and in line with agreed procedures.
• Support learning across classrooms, community settings, educational visits and enrichment activities.
• Safeguard and promote the welfare of learners at all times.
• Follow Foundation policies, procedures and professional standards.
• Maintain confidentiality, accurate records and appropriate professional boundaries.
• Participate in supervision, training and professional development.
• Recognise the limits of the role and seek support, guidance or escalation when required.
• Deliver targeted interventions and learning support effectively.
• Adapt support within agreed plans and professional boundaries.
• Build positive relationships with learners and families.
• Observe, record and communicate information accurately.
• Support learners with complex emotional, behavioural and learning needs.
• Work effectively within a multidisciplinary team.
• Use professional judgement appropriately and know when to seek guidance.
• Promote independence, participation and positive outcomes for learners.
• Living Our Values: Compassionate Curiosity, Close Collaboration, Empowering Community, Unwavering Integrity, Visionary Thinking

Skills

SEMH understanding

Communication

Teamwork

Behaviour management

Record keeping

Education

Level 2 English and Maths

Level 3 supporting teaching & learning

Tools

Bromcom

CPoms

Evidence for Learning

OnePlan

Job description

The William Henry Smith Foundation is seeking a Teaching Support Practitioner to help learners with SEMH and SEND to feel safe, engaged, and progress toward independence. You will support under teachers and tutors, implement agreed provision and contribute observations and evidence of progress.

You will work within a specialist SEMH college, delivering targeted interventions, safeguarding, and collaborative planning with a multidisciplinary team to promote positive outcomes and inclusive