Location
Park Suite at Houndsfield Primary School, Ripon Road, Edmonton, N9 7RE, London Borough of Enfield.

Hours
Term Time Only (39 weeks)

Salary
Soulbury 3 – 6: £49,970 - £54,294 (up to 3 additional SPA available)

About the Role
This is a rare opportunity to join an innovative, multi-disciplinary specialist SEMH support team. As an empathic, attuned and caring professional, you will directly apply trauma-informed understandings and practices to support Enfield primary-aged pupils and primary school staff in successfully including children experiencing social, emotional and mental health challenges. You will be physically, psychologically and emotionally robust, committed to team-working and actively supporting pupils whose dysregulated behaviour can sometimes be aggressive, demanding and personally affecting. You will be highly organised, resourceful and open-minded, ready to uphold Enfield Council’s key behaviours of taking responsibility, being open and honest, ready to listen and learn, and committed to working together to find solutions. You will receive a thorough induction programme and ongoing training. The role requires the ability to work effectively across a geographical area and travel between schools. Enfield Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare and safety of children and expects all staff to share this commitment. All staff are subject to an enhanced DBS check.

Experience
Experience working with children experiencing social, emotional and mental health challenges is highly desirable. Demonstrated ability to apply trauma-informed practices in educational settings is essential.

About you
You are an empathic, attuned and caring professional who is physically, psychologically and emotionally robust. You are committed to team-working and able to support pupils with challenging behaviour in a calm and effective manner. You are highly organised, resourceful, open-minded and ready to uphold key professional behaviours including responsibility, honesty, openness, and collaboration.

Qualifications
Relevant teaching qualifications and experience in specialist intervention or SEMH support are required. Commitment to ongoing professional development and training is expected.