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Are you a passionate and experienced practitioner with a commitment to improving outcomes for learners with Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs and communication barriers?
We are seeking an enthusiastic and skilled Inclusion Coach - SEMH and Communication Lead to join our SEND Provision team. This is a key role focused on supporting inclusive practice, strengthening provision, and ensuring that learners develop the emotional resilience and communication skills needed to succeed.
Key Responsibilities
Support staff to deliver high-quality, inclusive teaching for learners with SEMH and speech, language, and communication needs (SLCN)
Support staff to understand sensory differences and adaptations and adjustments to learning environments
Work collaboratively with teaching staff, support teams, families, and external agencies
Provide targeted interventions and monitor impact on learner progress and wellbeing
Contribute to EHCP provision and reviews, ensuring needs are effectively met
Deliver training and guidance to staff to build confidence and expertise in SEMH and communication support
About You
The Ideal Candidate will:
Have experience working with learners with SEMH and communication needs
Demonstrate strong knowledge of evidence-based interventions and strategies
Be an effective communicator with the ability to influence and support colleagues
Be passionate about inclusion and improving outcomes for vulnerable learners
Have relevant qualifications in SEND, Autism, ADHD, SEMH, or speech and language (desirable)
We Offer
A supportive and collaborative working environment
Opportunities for professional development and career progression
A chance to make a real difference to learners'
Join Us
If you are committed to inclusive practice and want to take a lead role in shaping SEMH and communication support, we would love to hear from you.
The College is committed to equality and diversity and to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. We expect all staff to share these commitments.
Starting salary will be dependent on qualifications, skills and experience. This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check.
Information about the School
Chelmsford College Group
Chelmsford College has a wide range of opportunities for about 450 full and part time employees making us one of the largest employers in Chelmsford.
At Chelmsford College, we put the learner at the centre of everything we do. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and we expect all staff and volunteers to share these values. Our commitments to our learners are reflected in the breadth of employment opportunities we offer.
Whether you are an experienced teacher, or possess good vocational qualifications and experience in industry and are considering either full time or part time teaching in further education, we would be pleased to hear from you.
We also have opportunities in a wide range of learning and business support activities such as student support, learning technologies, technician roles, IT support, finance, estates, human resources and staff development, student admissions, and general administration.
Chelmsford College offers exceptional personal and professional development opportunities. Other benefits include final salary pension schemes, competitive salary and annual leave arrangements, on site sports & fitness centre, free courses, staff discounts arranged with local retailers and highly flexible working arrangements for many of our positions.