SEMH Inclusion Practitioner-Secondary

Dyddiad hysbysebu:	09 Chwefror 2026
Cyflog:	Heb ei nodi
Gwybodaeth ychwanegol am y cyflog:	£32,070 - £34,359
Oriau:	Llawn Amser
Dyddiad cau:	20 Chwefror 2026
Lleoliad:	Leicester, Leicestershire, LE12 9DB
Gweithio o bell:	Ar y safle yn unig
Cwmni:	eTeach UK Limited
Math o swydd:	Cytundeb
Cyfeirnod swydd:	1533679

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Organisation: Leicestershire County Council Work Location: Either Oakfield North (Shepshed) Forest Street, Loughborough, LE12 9DB / Oakfield South (Earl Shilton) Belle Vue Road, Earl Shilton, LE9 7PA Salary: £32,070 - £34,359 per annum (pro-rata for part-time) Working Hours: 34 hours per week, 39 weeks per year, Term Time only Contract Type: Fixed Term (12 months) Closing Date: 20th February 2026 Interview Date(s): Thursday, 26th and Friday, 27th February 2026 Are you passionate about supporting young people with Social, Emotional, and Mental Health (SEMH) needs in secondary mainstream educational settings? Do you have the expertise to help schools implement trauma-informed strategies to enhance learning and well-being? If so, we have an exciting opportunity for you to make a real difference! Due to the expansion of our school-to-school department, we are looking for talented individuals to join our hard working and dedicated team to help pupils within our Local Authority, to successfully access their mainstream provision. The majority of your time will be spent supporting different schools in localities. About the Role There are several positions available. You can be deployed to any secondary provision base as demand requires, as well as working with secondary and SEMH bases across the county preventing exclusions, preparing, and supporting pupils for reintegration within secondary settings. The role involves travel across the county for which mileage can be claimed, in accordance with Local Authority policy. The posts are for a temporary 12 month period, however there could be future opportunities based on funding availability. Oakfield School is Leicestershire’s provision for primary and secondary school aged children who have been permanently excluded from school. Our Secondary Inclusion Partnership staff, who currently put provision in place for secondary-aged children and young people who have been excluded from school, or who are at risk of this, have joined the team. You will be part of a vital team in an exciting period of development, working with us to meet the needs of children and young people between the ages of 11 and 16 who struggle to manage in mainstream and need a different offer of education to secure their successful next steps. We are looking for dedicated and caring practitioners, who work well as part of a team, whilst using their initiative when working independently. Staff who have worked in our team are highly sort after by mainstream schools, so this is an ideal opportunity to develop your skills to progress your career. A DBS enhanced check for a regulated activity is required for this post. For information on our approach to the recruitment of ex-offenders, please see our policy statement. About You To apply for this post, you must be able to evidence in your application how you meet the following criteria: A HLTA qualification or equivalent with GCSE Grade C or above or equivalent in Mathematics and English Language. Experience of working with pupils with special educational needs in a secondary school, secondary pupil referral unit or secondary special school with experience of teaching pupils with challenging social, emotion and mental health needs.& experience in liaising with parents/carers. Knowledge of SEND legislation and county SEND policy and procedures Ability to apply up to date legislation and practice in supporting inclusion for young people with social, emotional and mental health needs.& Ability to provide leadership and support to staff in managing the social, emotional, social and mental health needs of pupils. Ability to work collaboratively with senior management, other staff, other agencies, and gain their confidence & lead by example and motivate both staff and pupils. Ability to provide strategic direction and development on curriculum development and current issues. Ability to work with a large degree of autonomy within agreed boundaries. In return we can offer you: Unique Learning Environment: Experience a diverse and dynamic workplace where every day is different. Professional Development: Access opportunities for professional growth and bespoke training. Supportive Team: Join a highly skilled and supportive team of practitioners. Make a Difference: Play a crucial role in transforming the lives of young people. Flexibility: Options for part-time or full-time work to suit your lifestyle In addition, we also expect you to share our commitment to our values and will ask you to evidence when you have demonstrated them as part of the selection process. Reasonable adjustments will be considered for applicants with a disability. We are a Disability Confident Employer.