SEMH Specialist
GLC Academy: Gateway Primary Free School
Salary: GLC Point 10 £25,549 - P16 £28,324 FTE [Actual pro rata Salary £18,507 - £20,517]
Working Pattern: 31.25/ Term time only
Contract: Permanent
Start Date: ASAP
Closing Date: 2nd November 2026 at 9am
The Gateway Primary Free School is part of the Gateway Learning Community [GLC] which is a partnership between one secondary and four primary schools located within Tilbury and Chadwell in the borough of Thurrock to the east of London. We are a vibrant, innovative and highly successful organisation: the place of choice to work and learn. Across the 5 academies of the GLC, we pledge that everyone enjoys an equality of opportunity. We work tirelessly to ensure that individual different characteristics including age, ethnicity, socio-economic background, academic ability, disability, gender, religious beliefs, sexual orientation are not discriminated against in any way. We create environments characterised by mutual respect where difference is celebrated and where individual differences don't act as a barrier to success.
We are seeking a passionate, patient, and dedicated SEMH Support Specialist to support pupils with identified Social, Emotional, and Mental Health (SEMH) needs. Working under the guidance of the Class Teacher and SENDCo, you will play a key role in creating a safe, nurturing, and structured learning environment.
You will focus on removing barriers to learning, supporting emotional regulation, facilitating small-group or 1:1 interventions, and assisting pupils in developing life skills, resilience, and positive behaviours.
Watch our video for an insight into our academy:https://youtu.be/mKl4MgwJUmA
You can read our latest Ofsted Report here: http:https://www.theglc.org.uk/page/?title=Ofsted+Reports&pid=21
Additional Benefits for Working for the GLC:
£1000 Golden Hello for successful candidates [LSA's applying directly to the GLC, only after a qualifying period of 12 months]
Staff well-being programme: Including access to Westfield Health Insurance
Salary Sacrifice Schemes including Cycle to work Scheme
Long service awards after: 5, 10, 15, 20, 25 and years of service
State of the art facilities and access to high quality resources to support learning
A paid 'My Day' each year
Excellent career development and training
2 week October half term break
A supportive central team [reprographics, ICT, HR, Finance] which enables teachers to focus on teaching
Paid opportunities to teach during school holiday clubs
Subsidised holiday provision for children of staff
GLC Staff Nursery [Competitive rates and term time only]
The GLC embraces diversity and promotes equality of opportunity. Job share, part-time and flexible working opportunities will be considered
We warmly welcome applicants who are interested in this position to visit our school prior to making an application. Please contact Elisha.Ryan@theglc.org.uk to arrange a visit.
If you would like to apply for this position, please complete an online application