TASEMH Learning Practitioner

This SEMH Learning Practitioner post at Springwell Alternative Academy Grantham supports pupils with social, emotional and mental health needs, in class and in intervention. Most of the work is one-to-one or small group intervention, Team Teach de-escalation and returning pupils to learning quickly. The role also includes community sessions using the classroom minibus and leading clubs at break and lunchtimes. An enhanced DBS check and right to work in the UK are required, as visa sponsorship is not available.

• Delivering small group or 1:1 intervention for identified pupils, including in the community by minibus
• Supporting pupils in class as directed by the Senior Leadership Team, including those needing extra adult support
• Supporting pupils in crisis using Team Teach and de-escalation techniques
• Preparing pupils to return to learning as quickly as possible
• Keeping intervention logs, pupil profiles, support plans and risk assessments up to date
• Recording restrictive positive intervention logs and ensuring follow-up, including parent contact and restorative practice
• Contributing to pupils' learning journals to evidence progress
• Supporting identified pupils on offsite visits
• Running extra-curricular activities and clubs at break and lunchtimes
• Supporting the Behaviour for Learning Lead with staff training
• Attending daily briefings, staff meetings, CPD sessions and Key Stage meetings
• Preparing pupils for next steps, such as moving to a new school

• Enhanced DBS check
• Eligible to work in the UK