SEMH Specialist Wisbech

Just Teachers Ltd; Wisbech; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

Just Teachers Ltd seeks a full-time SEMH Practitioner for a specialist setting in Wisbech to start ASAP. You will support pupils with SEMH needs, focusing on resilience, behaviour improvement and re-engagement through structured, nurturing support.

Responsibilities include adapting tasks, encouraging engagement, applying behaviour management strategies and building positive relationships to help pupils feel secure and motivated to learn.

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.
• Qualifications or experience in education, youth work, or care settings.

Responsibilities

• Deliver targeted SEMH support for pupils in and out of the classroom.
• Support learning by adapting tasks, encouraging engagement, and reinforcing positive behaviours.
• Use strategies to manage behaviour 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

Experience in education, youth work, or care settings

Job description

About the role:

A specialist setting in Wisbech 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.