Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) Therapist

TrinityMAT; Calderdale; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

An educational institution in Calderdale is seeking a dynamic SEMH Therapist to improve the social, emotional, and mental health of pupils by providing counselling services. The ideal candidate will work closely with the Academy’s leadership to develop tailored programs, ensuring students have the right support to reintegrate into mainstream education. A degree in a relevant field and experience in child mental health support are essential.

Qualifications

• Educated to degree standard in Counselling, Psychology, Social Work, or a related discipline.
• Evidence of continued professional development in child and adolescent mental health.
• Experience of delivering individual or group-based support.

Responsibilities

• Provide counselling / therapy services to children and young people within the Academy.
• Collaborate with the Academy’s SENDCo and TACM senior team to develop high-quality programmes.
• Work with students on a daily basis to ensure access to the right support.

Skills

Counselling

Psychology

Social Work

Multi-agency working

Child and adolescent mental health

Education

Degree in Counselling, Psychology, Social Work or related discipline

Job description

Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) Therapist

Hours

32 hours per week Term time only plus 8 days (195 days)

Trinity Academy Grammar (Trinity Academy Carlton Mill)

Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) Therapist

32 hours per week
Term time only plus 8 days (195 days)

In Calderdale there is a distinct lack of Alternative Provision, this, combined with post-pandemic challenges has meant that the number of permanently excluded has reached three figures. In 2023 we took the bold decision to make significant contributions to being part of the solution to this issue. Last academic year we opened a tier two provision called Trinity Academy Carlton Mill, initially this was for students that attend our school however, in line with our ambition to be part of a Calderdale solution, we are now opening this to students from other schools such that young people across the borough can benefit from the great work we are doing.

At Trinity Academy Carlton Mill we work with children who are at risk of permanent exclusion such that they can be reintegrated back into a mainstream setting. We offer Trinity 14-week breakout placements for students in years 7 to 10 within Calderdale. The aim of each placement is that students become better equipped to access mainstream education and we work with each student on an individual basis to meet their needs. We work in partnership with a host of specialists and the referring academy or school to give students the best possible chance of successful reintegration.

We are looking for a dynamic and enthusiastic SEMH Therapist to improve the social, emotional and mental health of pupils by providing counselling / therapy services to children and young people within the Academy, working in close collaboration with the Academy’s SENDCo and TACM senior team to develop high-quality programmes of learning linked to pupils’ identified SEMH needs.

What are we looking for?

• Educated to degree standard in Counselling, Psychology, Social Work, or a related discipline
• Evidence of continued professional development in child and adolescent mental health.
• Experience of delivering individual or group-based support
• Experience of working with students, parents, staff and the local community
• Experience of multi-agency working, preferably including childcare, health and social care
• Experience of community / voluntary / parent / partner agency links
• Up to date knowledge and understanding of safeguarding matters

Through working with the students on a daily basis and being housed under the same roof, the taskforce will ensure access to the right support, in the right place, and at the right time.

This is an exciting opportunity to join us at the start of the next stage of our development. If you would like to find out more about this opportunity or our academy, please visit our website ( https://carltonmill.trinitymat.org/ ).

Our vision is to be the most transformational academy in England. If you would like to be part of our journey we look forward to hearing from you.

Interviews: TBC

Trinity Multi-Academy Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All appointments are made subject to an enhanced DBS check. We are an equal opportunities employer and want our staff profile to reflect the community we serve.