Job Description:

SEMH Education Roles - Lichfield

We are currently recruiting experienced education and support professionals for a specialist SEMH school in the Lichfield area.

This is a challenging but rewarding environment, supporting young people who may require a consistent, structured and relationship-led approach to education and behaviour.

We are looking for staff who are confident, resilient and experienced in working with complex behaviours, and who can remain calm and professional in challenging situations.

🧠 SEMH & emotional regulation needs

💬 Challenging and distressed behaviour

⚡ ADHD & impulsivity

🧩 Autism & ASC

🔄 Attachment and trauma-related behaviours

🛡️ De-escalation and positive behaviour support

❤️ Low confidence, anxiety and emotional difficulties

🤝 Building positive relationships with young people

👩‍🏫 SEND Teaching Assistants

💬 Behaviour Support Workers

📚 Learning Support Assistants

⭐ HLTAs

👨‍🏫 Teachers & Cover Supervisors

We are particularly interested in candidates with previous experience within SEMH schools, SEND settings, residential children's homes, youth work, care or behaviour support.

The right candidates will be able to set clear boundaries, build trust, manage challenging situations and contribute positively to the wider school team.

📍 Lichfield & surrounding areas

🏫 Specialist SEMH setting

📚 Primary & Secondary opportunities

⏰ Day-to-day and long-term positions available

If you have the experience and resilience required to support young people with complex behavioural needs and are looking for your next opportunity, please get in touch.