SEMH Support Coordinator

Overview

The successful applicant will be able to show commitment to the school’s vision and Catholic ethos and will have:

• Experience of working in a school setting;
• Experience of working with pupils with special educational needs;
• An understanding and knowledge of the National Curriculum and other learning strategies/programmes;
• An understanding of child development and learning;
• Commitment to the social/emotional/educational integration of pupils;
• A calm and approachable manner and be able to work under pressure.

Job Purpose

To support pupils with social, emotional and mental health (SEMH) needs through targeted interventions, including CBT-informed programmes. Support the teaching and learning in an Inclusion Centre for pupils with SEMH difficulties. Support with the implementation of the behaviour policy within the Mainstream School.

Responsibilities

• To support and provide effective pastoral support to promote positive attitudes to learning and behaviour.
• To support pupils with SEMH difficulties by providing bespoke support and provide them with coping strategies to implement in lessons.
• To support the school’s on-call system.
• To organise the efficient deployment of resources, monitoring their effectiveness.
• To assist with pupil welfare duties including the supervision of pupils at lunchtime under the agreed system for the school to ensure the safety and welfare of pupils.
• To assist in the development and implementation of appropriate behaviour management strategies.
• To work as part of a team to support colleagues and contribute to the vision and ethos of the school.
• To be fully conversant with statutory requirements and procedures relevant to the needs of pupils, and to provide advice about these to a range of stakeholders.
• To monitor the systems in place to support pupils and report these to the appropriate SLT member and/or lead professional.
• To monitor the progress of pupils, acting where appropriate to ensure effective interagency support for that individual.
• To undertake personal development to improve own practice.
• Through personal example, open commitment and clear action, ensure diversity is positively valued, resulting in equal access and treatment in employment, service delivery and external communications.
• To support school, parents/carers and agencies to improve outcomes for pupils.
• To have due regard to school policies, business and other plans, strategies and objectives.
• To actively promote equal opportunities and support the delivery of services which are accessible and appropriate to the diverse needs of service users.

General

• To participate in a programme of self / professional development to ensure skills, knowledge and understanding are added to and kept up to date.
• To complete any other tasks as directed by SLT associated with the responsibilities and specification of the role.
• To carry out any other general office duties consistent with the grade of the post that may be required from time to time.

Promotion of School

• To contribute to whole School events as and when required.
• To promote and maintain the standards of the school’s commitment to safeguarding children.
• To be aware of the School’s duty of care in relation to staff, pupils and visitors and to comply with all health and safety policies at all times.
• To be aware of and comply with the codes of conduct, regulations and policies of the School and its commitment to equal opportunities.

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