Aspiring SEMH Practitioner – SEN School – West Drayton Full-time | Monday–Friday | Term-time only
Start: ASAP or January 2026
Location: West Drayton, West London
Are you passionate about supporting children with Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs?
Do you have the resilience, empathy and motivation to help young people overcome barriers to learning and build positive futures?
A forward-thinking SEN school in West Drayton is seeking dedicated, proactive and compassionate Aspiring SEMH Practitioners to join their specialist team. This is an excellent opportunity for individuals hoping to pursue a career in SEMH support, behaviour mentoring, education psychology, youth work or therapeutic interventions.
The Role
Working closely with students aged 5–16 with SEMH needs, ASD, ADHD, trauma-related behaviours and learning difficulties.
Providing 1:1 and small-group emotional regulation support.
Implementing behaviour strategies, de-escalation techniques and personalised intervention plans.
Supporting academic engagement, communication and confidence-building.
Promoting a safe, nurturing and inclusive learning environment.
Working collaboratively with teachers, therapists and pastoral leads.What We’re Looking For
A genuine passion for supporting vulnerable young people.
Strong emotional resilience, patience and a calm approach.
Experience with challenging behaviour, youth work, mentoring or SEND (desirable but not essential).
Graduates in Psychology, Criminology, Youth Studies, Social Sciences or similar are encouraged to apply.
A desire to pursue training in SEMH, mental health, counselling or therapeutic pathways.What the School Offers
Exceptional training in behaviour support, therapeutic approaches and trauma-informed practice.
A supportive and collaborative staff team.
Opportunities for long-term progression, including HLTA training, ELSA training and routes into teaching or therapy roles.
A rewarding role making a real difference to the lives of young people