Ark Dickens Primary Academy
Actual Job Title: Trauma SEMH (Social, Emotional and Mental Health) Practitioner
Location: Portsmouth
Start Date: January
Salary: £24,790 - £27,711 per year
Contract: Permanent (Term-Time only)
Closing: 5th January
Are you passionate about supporting children’s emotional wellbeing and helping them thrive in school? We are seeking a motivated and nurturing individual to join our team as a Trauma SEMH Practitioner.
A commitment to building strong, trusted relationships with children, staff, and families is essential, as this role is central to our relational culture and restorative practice approach. You will work closely with pupils, staff, families, and external agencies to provide tailored support and interventions that make a real difference.
The role will:
* Work with class teachers to raise the learning and attainment of pupils.
* Promote childrens independence, self-esteem, and social inclusion.
* Support children individually or in groups so they can access the curriculum, take part in learning, and experience success.
* Proactively develop provision to meet the needs of children.
* Be child-centred and led in all approaches.
* Support our nurture provision, playing an active role in helping children reintegrate successfully into class.
* Provide high-quality pastoral support for children with SEMH needs to promote high expectations, raise aspirations, and facilitate strong SEMH and academic progress .
Benefits:
* Salaries 2.5% higher than main pay scale.
* Twice as many training days as standard.
* Generous pension scheme.
* Access to Ark rewards – a scheme offering savings from over 3,000 major retailers
* Interest-free loans – up to £5,000 available for season ticket or to buy a bicycle.
* Gym discounts – offering up to 40%.
* Access to Employee Assistance Programme – providing free, confidential counselling, legal advice and a range of different support.
About Ark Dickens:
We are a lovely school in the heart of Portsmouth. We are a two-form entry primary academy, which became part of the Ark network in September 2014. We are a school with high aspirations and expectations to ‘Be Our Best’ in all that we do. This reflects our ethos of ensuring every child is provided with every opportunity to reach their potential.
Visit arkdickensprimary.org/jobs to learn more.
How to apply?
Please submit a full application form on our website via the 'apply' link.
For any questions, please contact kolleen.ocson@arkonline.org.
W e will be reviewing applications on an on-going basis and this role may close earlier than advertised depending on the level of response. We strongly encourage to submit your application at your earliest convenience.