SEN Intervention Specialist

SEN Intervention Specialist - Canterbury

Are you passionate about helping young people break through barriers and rebuild confidence? Our specialist SEMH school in Canterbury is looking for an empathetic, driven SEN Intervention Specialist to deliver targeted support that genuinely transforms outcomes.

• Delivering 1:1 and small-group interventions focused on emotional regulation, social skills, communication, and academic catch-up.
• Supporting students with SEMH needs, including trauma-informed practice, resilience building, and self-esteem development.
• Working alongside teachers, pastoral teams and the SENCO to monitor progress and adapt interventions.
• Using evidence-based strategies such as Zones of Regulation, nurture principles, restorative practices and cognitive-behavioural approaches.
• Keeping detailed records of interventions, progress and next steps.

• Experience working with children or young people with SEMH or SEND needs.
• A calm, emotionally intelligent approach with the ability to defuse challenges and build trust.
• Strong communication skills and a passion for relationship-based, child-centred support.
• Someone proactive, patient, and resilient – students here need people who don’t give up on them.

• A highly supportive staff team and a leadership group that values wellbeing.
• Access to ongoing CPD in SEMH, trauma-informed practice, therapeutic approaches, and behaviour support.
• A chance to make a meaningful, visible difference to young people who truly need it.
• A rewarding, varied role where every day brings new wins and new opportunities to inspire change.

Excellent on-site training, support and CPD is provided to ensure safeguarding of all students

£85 - £100 per day, Mon-Fri, 08:30 to 15:30, PAYE, Term time only

You MUST have right to work in the UK in order to apply - no Visa sponsorship

On site parking included

SEN Intervention Specialist - experienced OR aspiring

Apply now or contact Ollie Mynard at Academics Ltd:
Become a SEN Intervention Specialist today!

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Candidates registering with Academics Ltd will have to apply for an Enhanced DBS and/or overseas police check where appropriate