SEMH Support Specialist

SEMH Support Specialist (St Albans)

Do you have the resilience to support children through their toughest challenges? Are you passionate about empowering vulnerable young people and transforming their wellbeing? If so, we have a deeply rewarding role waiting for its next champion in St Albans.

Teaching Personnel is looking to appoint a confident, positive Behavior Support Specialist to work with vulnerable young people (ages 11–16) across our SEN-based provisions in the St Albans area.

The Essentials

• Schedule: Full-time (Mon–Fri, 08:30 – 15:30) – Term Time Only!
• Setting: Specialized SEN Provision (KS3 & KS4)
• Location: St Albans & surrounding areas

The Role: How You’ll Make a Difference

You won't just be "observing"—you will be an active part of these students' success stories:

• Emotional Support: Work 1:1 or in small groups to promote positive social, emotional, and behavioral outcomes.
• Re-integration: Provide the bridge for pupils to successfully re-enter mainstream education.
• Progress Tracking: Monitor and record achievements, celebrating every win—no matter how small.
• Safe Environment: Use positive handling strategies (such as Team Teach) to manage pupils effectively and safely.
• Community Link: Liaise with parents and external agencies to ensure a holistic approach to student progress.

Requirements

• Experience: Proven experience working with SEND children or youth at risk.
• Skills: Ideally Team Teach trained (or willing to undergo training).
• Compliance: Must have (or be willing to apply for) a Child Enhanced DBS on the Update Service.
• Eligibility: UK residency/Right to Work in the UK .
• Background: Overseas criminal clearance where applicable.

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All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQ’s on the Teaching Personnel website for details.
All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date.
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