SEMH Support Coordinator at Our Lady and St John RC High School, a Voluntary Academy

Please see the Job Description below. However, please refer to the Recruitment Pack attached for a comprehensive outline of the role. 

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.

Your duties and responsibilities will include:

·         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.