SEMH Support Specialist - Outreach and Transitions

The Basildon Upper Academy; Wallsend; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 31,000; Full time

Job summary

The Basildon Academies Trust - Evolve is recruiting a motivated SEMH Support Assistant to join our provision, supporting students with social, emotional and mental health needs. The role focuses on reintegration, outreach work and ensuring consistent strategies across settings.

We seek a patient, resilient candidate with strong numeracy and literacy skills, ICT ability, and the capacity to work independently within a supportive team environment.

Qualifications

• Excellent numeracy and literacy skills, Level 2 English & Maths.
• Ability to use ICT effectively to support learning.
• Able to work independently, take initiative and make decisions confidently.
• Patient, encouraging and resilient demeanor.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Support learners’ reintegration and transition back to their referring setting or provider, ensuring continuity of care and strategies.
• Deliver outreach support to referring schools within the South Quadrant.
• Collaborate with the team to support social, emotional and academic progress of vulnerable learners.
• Contribute to a safe learning environment with consistent relationships and effective assessment.
• Provide high-quality support for children needing targeted social and emotional development.

Skills

Numeracy skills

Literacy skills

ICT for learning

Independent working

Communication skills

Education

Valid driving licence

Job description

The Basildon Academies Trust - Evolve is recruiting a motivated SEMH Support Assistant to join our provision, supporting students with social, emotional and mental health needs. The role focuses on reintegration, outreach work and ensuring consistent strategies across settings.

We seek a patient, resilient candidate with strong numeracy and literacy skills, ICT ability, and the capacity to work independently within a supportive team environment.