SEND Mental Health Officer: Inclusive Support

Weston College; Weston-super-Mare; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

Weston College is seeking a motivated SEND Mental Health Officer to work with learners with SEND and mental health needs, helping them develop independence and achieve sustainable outcomes. The role requires delivering targeted interventions, planning individual support, and liaising with departments to ensure timely identification of learners requiring mental health support.

The position is full-time (37 hours per week) and may allow 38 weeks per year term-time work.

Qualifications

• Professional degree level qualification in SEND or mental health.
• Experience supporting learners with SEND and associated mental health difficulties.
• Knowledge of how SEND and mental health can present barriers to learning and affect learning.
• Knowledge of inclusive practice and reasonable adjustments.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality interventions to support learners with SEND and mental health needs.
• Plan and review individual support programmes per learner's Initial Needs Assessment or Education Health Care Plan.
• Assess progress and monitor outcomes for learners.
• Collaborate with Heads of Department and ALS teams to identify learners needing mental health support.

Skills

SEND knowledge

Mental health awareness

Caseload management

Interventions planning

Stakeholder liaison

Education

Degree in SEND or mental health

Job description

Weston College is seeking a motivated SEND Mental Health Officer to work with learners with SEND and mental health needs, helping them develop independence and achieve sustainable outcomes. The role requires delivering targeted interventions, planning individual support, and liaising with departments to ensure timely identification of learners requiring mental health support.

The position is full-time (37 hours per week) and may allow 38 weeks per year term-time work.