SEMH Support Worker

Overview

Salary: Band D SCP 9 – 17 £27,255 – £31,022 per annum pro rata (£25,368 – £28,993 per annum)

Hours: 37 hours per week, Term Time plus 3 weeks

Contract: Temporary until 31st August 2026

About the School

Shireland Technology Primary School is part of the Shireland Collegiate Academy Trust, providing staff with opportunities to progress both within the school and across the Trust. We are a new innovative two-form entry free school primary that opened in 2019 in the heart of Smethwick and situated on the same site as the three times outstanding secondary school Shireland Collegiate Academy.

Our school has recently been rated as outstanding by Ofsted in all areas: quality of education, behaviour and attitudes, personal development, and leadership and management, giving us the overall rating of outstanding. They said that we “provide an exceptional education for all pupils.”

Our purpose is to empower pupils to achieve beyond expectations by providing the best technology-enabled education opportunities.

Role and Responsibilities

We are seeking a hardworking and committed employee to provide support to pupils with social, emotional, and mental health (SEMH) needs, ensuring their well-being and academic progress within the school environment. The SEMH Support Worker will work closely with pupils, staff, and parents to create a supportive and inclusive atmosphere.

We are looking for someone who is dynamic, strives to continually improve, with a collaborative and friendly disposition who can work as part of a team and will take initiative. We place high precedence on IT skills, as a Technology Primary, and would expect applicants to have a good understanding of Microsoft Office.

Benefits and Opportunities

• Opportunities across our MAT to enhance skills and experience at both primary and secondary level.
• Excellent career development opportunities.
• Exceptional CPD provision including regional, national and international experts in their field.
• A technology rich environment which allows staff to be innovative in harnessing technology for learning.
• The chance to be part of a brand-new school with a new building with unique facilities and an amazing team.

Safeguarding

Shireland Collegiate Academy Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects its entire staff to share this commitment. All post-holders will be required to have an Enhanced Disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS), including a Children’s Barred List check for post carrying out a regulated activity.

Visit us: We would advise you arrange a visit to see our school prior to applying; please contact the office on 0121 720 3388.

Closing date for applications: 22nd October 2025

We reserve the right to close this post early.

Interviews will be held 4th November 2025