SEMH Specialist Practitioner — Transform Student Lives

Blackburn with Darwen Council; Lancashire; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Blackburn with Darwen Council is recruiting a Specialist SEND Practitioner to work with children with SEMH across schools and settings in the borough. You will assess needs, provide expert advice and deliver targeted interventions to improve engagement and outcomes.

The role requires initiative, strong report writing, and collaboration with families and professionals. You will travel around the borough, hold permanent status, and work 37 hours per week, term time only.

Qualifications

• Experience working with children and young people with social, emotional and mental health needs.
• Experience in school or settings delivering targeted interventions.
• Ability to plan and provide assessments, reports and advice for panels/meetings.

Responsibilities

• Carry out assessments, provide advice and deliver interventions to improve children’s SEMH outcomes.
• Collaborate with families, settings and professionals across services.
• Produce high-quality written reports for panels and meetings.

Skills

SEMH experience

School-based work

Interventions planning

Driver's license

Job description

Blackburn with Darwen Council is recruiting a Specialist SEND Practitioner to work with children with SEMH across schools and settings in the borough. You will assess needs, provide expert advice and deliver targeted interventions to improve engagement and outcomes.

The role requires initiative, strong report writing, and collaboration with families and professionals. You will travel around the borough, hold permanent status, and work 37 hours per week, term time only.