Overview
Herefordshire Council is seeking a dedicated SEMH Intervention Specialist to join the Inclusion Outreach Service within the Additional Needs Team. The role focuses on providing tailored support for children and young people with autism, working with pupils, families and schools to create inclusive learning environments and promote social communication, emotional regulation and independence skills.
We aim to reduce barriers to learning, prevent exclusions and provide mentoring and guidance to help young people thrive socially and academically.
Role details
Job Title: SEMH Intervention Specialist
Hours: 35 Term Time Only
Salary: HC6 £28,142 - £32,062 pro rata
Contract: Permanent
Closing date: 03/11/2025
Interview date: 10/11/2025
Responsibilities
Provide tailored support for children and young people with autism who may be struggling in their school environment. Work directly with pupils, families and schools to help create inclusive and supportive learning environments. Promote social communication, emotional regulation and independence skills. Work to reduce barriers to learning, prevent exclusions and provide mentoring and guidance for young people to thrive both socially and academically.
Plan and deliver engaging activities, communicate effectively with children, parents and professionals. Demonstrate flexibility, motivation and resilience to work both independently and as part of a team. Confidence with lone working and travelling across the county.
Qualifications
Essential: A sound understanding of child and adolescent development and experience of supporting young people and their families, ideally those with autism or other neurodiverse needs. Ability to build positive relationships with young people. While a relevant qualification would be beneficial, what matters most is experience and commitment to supporting children and families.
Benefits
* Pension Scheme Enrolment in the Local Government (LGPS)
* Flexible working: flexi-time, job-share, part-time hours and, in some instances, home working
* Employee Assistance Programme: 24/7 access to support and counselling
* Payment of professional membership fees
* Pick your perks – our benefits include access to a range of retail, leisure, holiday and health benefits. This includes savings, cash back and discounts.
About Us
Herefordshire is a beautiful, historic county located in the heart of the Marches on the border with Wales. We are one of the most rural and sparsely populated counties in England with a wealth of unspoilt countryside, distinctive heritage, and lively and attractive market towns.
Our priority in Herefordshire is to keep children safe and give them a great start in life. It’s the priority for the council, our partners and for all of us who work with Children & Young People. We do this by having dynamic, dedicated, passionate and professional staff who focus on what we can achieve with children, what they can achieve themselves, and the relationship we build with families and partners. We have invested heavily in training and developing staff in our relational practice approach. Herefordshire Council believes in investing in you so you can be the best you can be.
We deliver better support to our most vulnerable children and their families, develop stronger relationships with partners across the region and beyond. We take safeguarding seriously and expect all staff, visitors and volunteers to share in this commitment. We welcome applicants regardless of personal characteristics or social identity, and will consider requests for flexible working arrangements and reasonable adjustments.
How to apply
To apply, please submit your CV and complete the supporting statement within the application form, referring to the job description & person specification, detailing how you meet the specific requirements of the role.
Disclosures and pre-employment checks will be conducted in line with safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults.
For more details about the role, refer to the Job Description and Person Specification.
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