Job description
Job Title: SEMH Intervention specialist
Location: Dinnington (S25)
Payrate: £110+ per day (Depending on experience)
Start Date: Immediate
Contract: Day-to-day / Long-term | Part-time / Full-time
Are you confident, proactive, and committed to supporting young people with social, emotional, and mental health needs?
Schools in Dinnington (S25) and GSL Education are recruiting a compassionate Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) Intervention Specialist to provide consistent academic and emotional support to pupils requiring additional guidance.
As an SEMH Intervention Specialist, you will support students with challenges in emotional regulation, behaviour, and learning engagement. Your role is to deliver targeted interventions, build positive relationships, and equip pupils with the skills to succeed in and beyond the classroom.
Key Duties of SEMH Intervention Specialist:
- Build strong, trusting relationships with pupils who need structured emotional support.
- Deliver tailored SEMH interventions on a 1:1 or small group basis.
- Support students during lessons, transitions, and unstructured times.
- Implement behaviour and emotional regulation strategies set by the school.
- Work closely with teachers, SENCOs, and pastoral teams to monitor progress.
- Promote resilience, independence, and positive coping strategies.
Requirements of SEMH Intervention Specialist:
- Previous experience working in an SEMH, behaviour, or pastoral support role.
- Strong behaviour management and de-escalation skills.
- Ability to remain calm, patient, and consistent in challenging situations.
- A proactive and adaptable approach to supporting young people.
- Enhanced DBS on the Update Service or willingness to apply.
If you are passionate about making a real difference and want to support young people in reaching their full potential, this could be the perfect next step in your career.
Please be advised that this role requires a strong knowledge and understanding of safeguarding and child protection, and successful applicants must satisfy all background safer recruitment checks, including providing an enhanced DBS certificate registered on the update service or completing an application for a new check.
As an ethical, inclusive and independent recruitment agency, GSL Education are committed to providing quality teaching and support staff in schools across the UK.
To register your interest in the SEMH Intervention Specialist role, please click ‘apply now’ to submit your full and up-to-date CV, and one of our dedicated consultants will be in touch.