SEMH Specialist

SEMH Specialist

The Education Network is currently recruiting a dedicated and resilient SEMH Specialist to support children and young people with social, emotional & mental health needs across educational settings.

As a SEMH Specialist, you will:

• Support pupils with SEMH needs, including challenging behaviour & emotional regulation difficulties
• Provide consistent, structured support both in and out of the classroom
• Work closely with teachers, SENCOs, and pastoral teams to implement behaviour & support plans
• Build positive, trusting relationships with pupils to promote engagement & progress
• Support pupils' emotional wellbeing & social development

• Experience working with pupils with SEMH needs, ideally in a specialist or alternative provision
• Calm, patient, & resilient approach to behaviour management
• Strong understanding of trauma-informed practice & positive behaviour strategies
• Excellent communication & teamwork skills
• Relevant SEMH, SEN, or behaviour support training is desirable

• Competitive rates of pay
• Dedicated consultant support
• Opportunities to work in supportive educational environments

If you are a passionate SEMH Specialist looking for a rewarding role in education, we would love to hear from you. Apply today with The Education Network and help make a positive impact on pupils' lives.

Our specialist team has a combined experience of over 25 years and an unrivalled reputation within the education market, taking great pride in the extremely high service levels that we provide to both our schools and our candidates. Our service is honest and efficient and, in addition to our recruitment solution, we offer the opportunity for additional training & development for our candidates.

You will also receive personalised career support from the team.

The opportunity to work in a friendly, caring & supportive atmosphere where every child matters. Highly supportive, committed & hard‑working consultants who will endeavor to find assignments suited to your needs. An opportunity to extend your professional development as well as excellent rates of pay.

The Education Network is committed to safeguarding & promoting the welfare of children & young people. Appointments will be subject to our stringent vetting procedures, including enhanced DBS checks & references. The Education Network is committed to Safer Recruitment and recruits to Compliance+ standards. Any appointment will be subject to an enhanced DBS check in addition to other safeguarding checks.

The Education Network is an equal opportunities employer and is acting as a recruitment agency in relation to this vacancy.

Due to the expected high-volume of applications, only short‑listed candidates will be contacted within 3 days.