PROVISION LEAD – SOCIAL, EMOTIONAL & MENTAL HEALTH (SEMH)
Priory School, Southsea, Hampshire, PO4 0DL14 days remaining to apply
Start date details
As soon as possible
Closing date
28 May 2026 at 12pm (midday)
Date listed
14 May 2026
Job details
Job role
- HLTA (higher level teaching assistant)
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Working pattern
- Full time: 37 hours per week Monday – Thursday 8:00 – 16:00, Friday 8:00 - 15:30 term time only (45.2 paid weeks)
Contract type
- Permanent
Full-time equivalent salary
- BET Scale Grade 4 - FTE £27,780: Actual Salary: £24,147
What skills and experience we're looking for
We are seeking to appoint a committed, organised and compassionate Provision Lead for Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) to play a key role in supporting students with additional needs across the school.
The successful candidate will work closely with the SENDCo, pastoral and wellbeing teams to identify students requiring SEMH support and coordinate a range of targeted interventions. This will include planning, delivering and reviewing interventions such as Lego Therapy, Talkabout groups and ELSA programmes, as well as developing personalised targets and tracking student progress over time.
You will be responsible for assessing and monitoring the impact of provision, maintaining accurate records, and adapting support to meet the evolving needs of students. The role will also involve liaising with parents, contributing to access arrangements evidence, and supporting the development of staff through training and guidance.
Applicants should have excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to build positive and trusting relationships with young people who may experience barriers to learning. Experience of working with students with SEND, particularly SEMH needs, is essential as is a proactive and reflective approach, alongside a commitment to ongoing professional development.
What the school offers its staff
This is an exciting opportunity for someone who is passionate about inclusion and making a meaningful difference to students’ wellbeing and engagement in school. You will be joining a dedicated and supportive team in a busy and rewarding environment.
Further information about the job
Completed application forms should be sent to recruitment@priorysouthsea.org
Applicants will be asked to complete the Equal Opportunities Google Form which will be forwarded on receipt of application. This will enable us to promote equality of opportunity between people who share a protected characteristic and those who do not. Without the data we cannot measure the impact of any steps we take to eliminate inequality. This form will not be shared with the selection panel and only be used for monitoring purposes. Please note we do not accept CV’s.
Commitment to safeguarding
Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment.
Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance.
Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant):
childcare disqualification
Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS)
medical
online and social media
prohibition from teaching
right to work
satisfactory references
suitability to work with children
You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.
Applying for the job
This job requires you to download an application form, you will be able to upload the application once complete.
CVs will not be accepted for this application.
About Priory School
- School type
- Academies, ages 11 to 16
- Education phase
- Secondary school
- School size
- 1247 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 11 to 16
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- Priory School website
- Email address
- recruitment@priorysouthsea.org
- Phone number
- 02392 819115
Priory School is a mixed 11-16 School with around 1200 students on roll situated in the heart of Southsea. Our pupils come from a very wide range of backgrounds and our community is truly comprehensive, harmonious and dynamic. Priory School is proud to be part of the Bohunt Education Trust and we have been graded as a good school (Ofsted November 2022).
Arranging a visit to Priory School
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email recruitment@priorysouthsea.org.
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