At a Glance
- Tasks: Support pupils with SEMH needs by adapting learning activities and providing emotional coaching.
- Company: A welcoming SEMH school in Sleaford focused on nurturing children's emotional health.
- Benefits: Full-time role starting in September with a structured, supportive environment.
- Other info: Role involves using structured strategies to promote focus and participation.
- Why this job: Join a dedicated team helping children build resilience and re-engage with learning.
- Qualifications: Experience with SEMH needs and relevant qualifications like Level 2 Teaching Assistant required.
The predicted salary is between 30000 - 40000 £ per year.
A welcoming and supportive SEMH school in Sleaford, dedicated to meeting the social, emotional, and mental health needs of children and young people. The school provides a structured, nurturing environment where pupils are supported to build emotional regulation, resilience, independence, and re‑engagement with learning. This role is available on a full-time basis, with a September start.
Key Responsibilities:
- Support pupils with SEMH needs to access learning by working closely with teachers to adapt activities and break tasks into manageable steps.
- Provide calm, consistent, and relational support to help pupils remain engaged, regulate emotions, and return to learning following periods of dysregulation.
- Use structured strategies such as clear routines, visual supports, modelling, and practical activities to promote focus, confidence, and participation.
- Reinforce learning and behavioural expectations through positive encouragement, de‑escalation techniques, and emotional coaching.
Pre‑requisites:
- Experience supporting children or young people with additional needs, particularly SEMH, within schools, alternative provisions, care, youth work, or similar settings.
- A good understanding of social, emotional, and mental health needs and the impact these can have on behaviour and learning.
- Confidence using a range of supportive approaches, including behaviour regulation strategies, clear communication, and relationship‑based practice.
- Relevant training or qualifications such as Level 2 Teaching Assistant, Childcare, Youth Work, or equivalent practical experience.
SEMH Practitioner - Sleaford employer: Just Teachers Ltd
This SEMH school in Sleaford offers a nurturing environment for children with emotional needs. Employees benefit from a full-time position starting in September and work collaboratively to support students' learning and emotional regulation. The team is committed to fostering resilience and independence in young people.
