SEMH Support Specialist for Inclusive Schools

Merton Council; Greater London; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Merton Council is seeking a Specialist SEMH Support Worker to join the SEND Support and Inclusion Service - Primary SEMH Team on a term-time-only basis. You will work with pupils and staff to promote inclusion and provide guidance to adults in schools, particularly for those with complex social, emotional and mental health needs.

You will need excellent communication skills to work with professionals and parents, build effective relationships, and use your initiative in challenging situations

Qualifications

• Recent experience in working with children with social, emotional and mental health needs.
• Ability to engage with pupils from diverse backgrounds and support staff in schools.
• Strong communication with professionals and parents to reduce anxiety and enable partnership.

Responsibilities

• Promote inclusion of pupils with a wide range of needs within schools.
• Provide practical support and model good practice for adults in schools.
• Build rapport with pupils and their families to improve outcomes and life chances.
• Work flexibly and use initiative in challenging situations in line with safeguarding values.

Skills

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Initiative

Relationship building

Job description

Merton Council is seeking a Specialist SEMH Support Worker to join the SEND Support and Inclusion Service - Primary SEMH Team on a term-time-only basis. You will work with pupils and staff to promote inclusion and provide guidance to adults in schools, particularly for those with complex social, emotional and mental health needs.

You will need excellent communication skills to work with professionals and parents, build effective relationships, and use your initiative in challenging situations