SEND Education Mental Health Practitioner - ASC, SEMH
Type: Permanent
Hours: Full-Time
Location: Bridgwater
Start: 01/09/2025
Salary: £20,343 - £28,669
Elementa are recruiting for an SEND Educational Mental Health Practitioner to join the team at this special school for children with SEND predominantly relating to ASC and SEMH. This specialist education provider supports students across the primary and secondary phases and use a therapeutic approach to supporting learners. All students have an EHCP which commonly relates to any/all of SEMH, ASC and anxiety. The organisation focus on a holistic and creative education approach in order for learners to achieve their full potential whilst in this special school.
The school has been completely renovated within the last 3 years and offer a stunning workplace. They support learners aged between 5 - 18 The school operates over 2 sites, have an onsite farm and the latest addition is an onsite coffee shop.
The successful applicant will be expected to safeguard students’ welfare, promote and support the educational and therapeutic needs of the students, collaborate with teaching colleagues and support learners using a bespoke curriculum & resources.
Can you?
Make learning inclusive, fun and exciting
Prepare young people to build confidence
Nurture good relationships with children and staff to create an effective learning environment
Champion emotional growth and independence alongside academic progress
Keep children safe and contribute to their health and well-being
Joining the school team you'll gain a real sense of purpose. Working with small groups and on a 1:1 basis you'll use a therapeutic approach, along with the support from your colleagues, you'll deliver a tailored approach that makes a real difference to the life and future prospects for the learners.
You must clearly demonstrate appropriate education based experience & qualifications for this role on your application
Additional job benefits:
Onsite Catering and free meals
Free Uniform
Free parking
Access to the school Gym
training opportunities including THRIVE, trauma-informed practices, CPI.
This role is not suitable for candidates/applicants:
Requiring sponsorship for right to work in the UK
Without UK teaching experience
Without UK SEND experience
Elementa will be managing all applicants and screening their suitability for the role & school. Elementa are not a supply agency, we are a recruitment partner to schools and also operate Alternative Provison services, Specials Schools and also provide schools services (training, uniforms, consulting, etc.)
All applicants will go through pre-screening. Appointments may be made through trial-contract. A DBS Enhanced Disclosure application will be required for this role (which may be chargeable at £62.70) unless you have a clear DBS Enhanced Disclosure subscribed to the Update Service. A clear DBS is desirable but not a barrier to being considered.
If you have the relevant skills and experience necessary for this role then please apply with your full up to date CV. All applicants will be promptly responded to