SEMH SEND Practitioner: Inclusive Education Advocate

Hours: 36 hours per week, 39 weeks per year

Contract: Permanent

Closing date for applications: 9.00am, Friday 12th June 2026

We reserve the right to withdraw the vacancy, should we find a suitable candidate

Interviews: w/c 22nd June 2026

Appointment to commence: 1st September 2026

An exciting new role has been created to support the ongoing development of our inclusive practise and provision. We are looking for a skilled individual who has a passion for supporting students with additional needs and SEND. The SEND Practitioner- SEMH will work with the SENCo to support children with Special Educational Needs & Difficulties across key stages 3 and 4 and within the College Community.

This post is specifically to support the development of SEMH across the school, although will also contribute to all areas of SEND. The role will also include the support of other vulnerable learners within our community.

• A flexible attitude;
• Experience of working with pupils with SEND, and pupils with emotional and behavioural difficulties;
• Experience co-ordinating provision for children with SEND and sound knowledge of the SEND Code of Practice and its application;
• Good time management skills, and the ability to organize, prioritise and maintain a multifaceted workload.
• The ability to work as part of a team and on own initiative;
• Excellent written and spoken communication, and interpersonal skills;
• High levels of drive, energy and integrity;
• A commitment to improve current skills and demonstrate a willingness to develop further;
• An ability to work with pupils and their families in a sensitive and positive way;
• A commitment to developing an inclusive ethos and culture where neurodiversity is celebrated;

• A happy community committed to the professional development of all colleagues;
• A distinctive local context ensuring we place inclusivity at the heart of all we do;
• A skilled and experienced team of teachers and other professionals;
• A motivated leadership team leading rapid improvement to the students’ life chances;
• A school in which the students are enthusiastic, engaging and thoughtful.

We would be pleased to welcome you for an informal visit prior to application.

We are committed to safeguarding the young people in our care and we expect all our staff to share this commitment. The successful applicant will be required to undergo an enhanced DBS check. As an employee of the Aquinas Church of England Education Trust you are required to have regard to the character of the Trust and its foundation and to undertake not to do anything in any way contrary to the interests of the foundation.