Job Description

SEMH Reintegration Officer | Merton

Are you an experienced SEMH professional passionate about helping vulnerable young people overcome barriers to education? Join a specialist education provision in supporting students experiencing anxiety, low mood, school avoidance or bullying to rebuild their confidence and return to education.

As a SEMH Reintegration Officer, you will deliver six-week, individualised programmes, working with students, families and schools to develop tailored reintegration plans and build the confidence, independence and coping strategies needed to re-engage with learning.

Through home visits and school-based sessions, you will support students with a gradual return to the classroom, using CBT-informed strategies, life skills development and graded exposure to help overcome barriers to attendance.

Benefits of this role

• Make a meaningful difference to vulnerable young people's wellbeing, confidence and educational outcomes
• Deliver personalised, short-term interventions with clear reintegration goals.
• Gain valuable experience working collaboratively with families, schools and mental health professionals.
• Develop your skills in SEMH, anxiety management, school avoidance and reintegration support.
• Enjoy a varied, relationship-focused role combining home visits, pastoral support and educational reintegration.

What do you need?

• At least one year's experience working within an SEMH provision.
• A full driving licence and access to a car.
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills, with the ability to engage vulnerable young people and their families.
• A patient, resilient and empathetic approach to supporting students experiencing barriers to education.
• The ability to develop individualised support plans and work collaboratively with schools and external professionals.
• A degree in Psychology or a related subject would be highly desirable.

Applicants must be confident drivers, as the role involves travelling between students' homes and school settings.

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