SEMH Outreach Practitioner

Bourne Education Trust; Addlestone; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A multi-academy trust based in Addlestone is seeking a SEMH Outreach Practitioner to support Social, Emotional and Mental Health interventions across schools. This role involves collaboration with staff to implement effective strategies and provide resources for pupils with SEMH needs. Candidates should possess Qualified Teacher Status or relevant professional qualifications, and experience in working with children and young people with SEMH needs is essential. The role includes a supportive culture and generous benefits.

Benefits

Generous workplace pension

Ongoing training and development

Well-being support

Access to savings on spending

Work-life balance policies

Free on-site parking

Cycle to work scheme

Qualifications

• Ability to demonstrate understanding of pupil protection and safeguarding.
• Experience with SEMH needs.
• Experience in specialist provision.

Responsibilities

• Provide SEMH outreach across Trust schools.
• Support staff in implementing SEMH interventions.
• Guide on resources for SEMH needs.

Skills

Understanding of SEMH needs

Commitment to safeguarding

Experience working with children

Education

Qualified Teacher Status or relevant professional qualification in SEND/inclusion

Job description

We are seeking a SEMH Outreach Practitioner to join our team at Bourne Education Trust.

Bourne Education Trust (‘BET’) is a successful multi-academy trust made up of twenty schools (plus eight associate schools), across primary, secondary and specialist school phases. BET's strapline "Transforming schools...changing lives" reflects our shared belief that all children, regardless of context or background, deserve a great education. Together we are committed to developing sustainable and ethical environments, promoting social justice and maintaining the highest standards in our behaviours and values. We learn without borders and are relentless in our efforts to support our pupils through new and innovative ways by embracing new technologies. Digital education is at the forefront of our joint approach and we are resolute in our belief that digital innovation has the ability to enrich and transform – reimagining the future of education in our schools.

Details

Position: SEMH (Social, Emotional and Mental Health) Outreach Practitioner

Location: Based at Bourne Education Trust’s central office located in Jubilee High School, Addlestone; frequent travel to schools across all regions will be required

Contract: Term time plus two weeks, permanent (36 hours per week, 39 weeks per annum)

• Generous workplace pension through LGPS (Employer contribution 18.9%)
• Ongoing training, learning and development opportunities
• Recognition policies for exceptional performance and long service
• Well-being support, including 24/7 online GP access, Employee Assistance Programme (EAP), online wellness support and free eye tests
• Access to savings on your everyday spending including groceries, homeware, entertainment and holidays, through My Staff Shop benefits platform
• Work-life balance, and family friendly policies and processes
• Free on-site parking and cycle to work scheme

Key responsibilities

• To provide Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) outreach across all Trust schools
• To work directly with staff to support the implementation of effective SEMH interventions
• To provide guidance on appropriate resources, programmes and approaches to support pupils with SEMH needs

Requirements

• Ability to demonstrate an awareness, understanding and commitment to the protection and safeguarding of pupils
• Experience of working with children and young people with SEMH needs
• Experience of working within or supporting specialist provision in mainstream settings or specialist schools
• Qualified Teacher Status or relevant professional qualification in SEND/inclusion (we will also consider applications from experienced HLTAs)

For full job description and requirements, please see applicant pack on our careers website.

Our Culture

At Bourne Education Trust, we value colleagues who are:

• Reflective, optimistic and aspirational
• Collaborative and innovative
• Committed, engaged and professional
• Advocates for equality and inclusivity

How to apply for this role

Please click 'Apply' to complete our online application form. Please note CVs without a fully completed application form will not be considered.

The closing date for this vacancy is the 16th January 2026. However we strongly recommend applying early to have the best possible chance of being considered. Applications will be considered on receipt, and we retain the right to amend the closing date and withdraw this vacancy if we have received sufficient applications.

Bourne Education Trust are committed to safeguarding and protecting the welfare and safety of its staff and pupils, and follows safeguarding interview procedures. We expect all candidates to meet the highest standard of safeguarding and successful applicants will be required to undertake an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.

Bourne Education Trust is committed to equality of opportunity for all colleagues, pupils and other stakeholders. Applications from individuals are encouraged regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief and marriage and civil partnerships. In advertising our vacancies, we are committed to accommodating diverse needs. If you require the applicant job pack to be supplied in a different format, please don't hesitate to contact us and we will do our best to provide a suitable alternative.

School Lane, Addlestone, Surrey, KT15 1TE

For further information about this vacancy please contact us using Ref: SEMHOP/122025.