Head of Inclusion Base (SEMH)

About

the Role:

As

Head of the Inclusion Base, you will provide strategic leadership and day‑to‑day

operational oversight of our SEMH provision within a mainstream primary school.

You will shape and deliver a therapeutic, nurture‑based model of education that supports emotional

regulation, positive identity, engagement in learning and – where appropriate – planned

reintegration into mainstream classes.

You will work

closely with senior leaders, teachers, support staff, families and external

professionals to ensure that SEMH provision at West Hill is graduated,

aspirational and fully integrated within our whole‑school inclusion strategy.

Key

Responsibilities:

Lead the vision, development and refinement of a

relational, trauma‑informed SEMH

base Deliver a structured SEMH curriculum integrating nurture,

emotional regulation, life skills, therapy‑informed

practice and personalised learning Ensure behaviour support is relational rather than

punitive, recognising behaviour as communication Oversee SEMH‑specific

assessment and review processes, including Boxall Profile and strength‑based monitoring Lead SEND processes for pupils in the provision,

including EHCP consultations, annual reviews and multi‑agency work Design and implement graduated integration and

reintegration pathways Recruit, develop and support a skilled SEMH staff team

through reflective practice and high‑quality CPD Build strong partnerships with families and external

agencies Take strategic responsibility for safeguarding and

wellbeing within the inclusion base

We are

looking for a leader who:

Has substantial experience working with pupils with SEMH

needs in school or specialist settings Demonstrates a deep understanding of trauma‑informed, attachment‑aware and

nurture‑based

practice Has proven ability to lead emotionally demanding

provision while promoting staff wellbeing Has strong knowledge of the National Curriculum, SEND

processes and inclusive teaching and learning Is confident working with safeguarding frameworks and

multi‑agency

professionals Is reflective, resilient and committed to inclusive,

strengths‑based

practice

Desirable

qualities include:

Experience establishing or leading SEMH provision National SENCo Qualification Specialist training or qualifications in SEMH, SEND,

mental health or inclusion leadership