West Hill Primary School

Inclusion Base Teacher (SEMH)

Teachers Pay Scale MPS 3 - 6 + SEN 1 (£44,238 - £52,300 + £2787) Pay Award Pending
Required from Spring Term 2027

West Hill Primary School is seeking an inspiring, compassionate and skilled teacher to join our Inclusion Base, a specialist provision for pupils with Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs.
This is an exciting role for a professional who believes deeply in relational practice, trauma‑informed education and inclusive pathways, and who is passionate about ensuring all children feel safe, understood and able to thrive.
West Hill Primary is a one form entry school situated in the centre of Wandsworth, London with excellent transport links.
We are proud to be a caring, inclusive community school. Our pupils represent the full diversity of this vibrant part of London with over 50% coming from ethnic minority backgrounds and a large proportion of pupils with EAL and SEN. We celebrate our diversity, it is what makes our school strong, as it provides a wide enrichment of life for our pupils and an understanding and respect for our differences.

About the Role:
As a Inclusion Base Teacher you will be responsible for delivering excellent classroom practice and quality first teaching for pupils educated within the specialist SEMH resource base. The role provides a relational, trauma informed and therapeutic model of education, ensuring pupils experience consistently strong routines, adaptive teaching and high impact instruction that supports emotional regulation, engagement and progress, alongside planned integration into mainstream education where appropriate.

This post does not carry strategic leadership responsibility for the provision, but contributes actively to its development through reflective practice and teamwork. You will work closely with senior leaders, teachers, support staff, families and external professionals to ensure the delivery of the SEMH provision at West Hill is graduated, aspirational and fully integrated within our whole‑school inclusion strategy.

This is a specialist teaching role requiring expertise in both pedagogy and SEMH support, with a strong emphasis on relationships, regulation and individualised approaches.

This role requires you to:
• Balance teaching with therapeutic support – addressing both curriculum content and emotional/behavioural needs
• Work collaboratively – with support staff, mainstream colleagues, families and external professionals
• Be trauma-informed and relational – understanding that behaviour communicates unmet needs
• Be highly adaptive – responding to pupils' changing regulation, readiness and circumstances
• Maintain high expectations – while providing appropriate scaffolding and support
• Focus on reintegration – preparing pupils to succeed in mainstream settings where appropriate

We are looking for a teacher 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 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 working within a specialist resource base, alternative provision, nurture group or therapeutic provision
• National SENCo Qualification
• Specialist training or qualifications in SEMH, SEND, mental health or inclusion leadership

What We Offer:
• A school community committed to inclusion, relational practice and child‑centred values
• The opportunity to shape and lead a specialist provision with senior leadership support
• A strong culture of collaboration, reflection and professional development
• The chance to make a genuine, lasting difference to children’s lives

Visits to West Hill Primary are welcomed and encouraged for anyone considering applying for this post. To book in a visit please contact the school office

Inclusion Base Teacher Job Description and Person Specification

Wandsworth application form 

Completed applications should be returned to the School Business Manager by email - Tahira Khan

Closing Date: Tuesday 6th October 2026 (at 9.00am)

Interviews and selection tasks will be held week commencing Monday 12th October 2026

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is subject to safer recruitment checks including an online search and enhanced DBS check.

CVs are not accepted.

Inclusion Base Teaching Assistant (SEMH)

35 hours a week: 8.00 am – 3.30 pm, Monday to Friday – Term Time Only
NJC for Local Government Scale: 1D, Spine Point 3
£26,904 (£31,224 FTE). Pay Award Pending
Required from Spring term 2027

West Hill Primary School is a welcoming, inclusive community school committed to ensuring that every child feels safe, valued and able to achieve their potential. We place strong emphasis on positive relationships, nurture, emotional wellbeing, high expectations and developing confident, curious learners.
Our Inclusion Base provides specialist support for pupils with Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs. The provision offers a relational, trauma-informed and therapeutic approach, while maintaining clear pathways for pupils to participate successfully in the wider school community and, where appropriate, reintegrate into mainstream learning.
We are seeking two compassionate, resilient and skilled Teaching Assistants to work alongside the Inclusion Base Teacher and wider staff team. This is an important role for someone who understands that behaviour is communication, values relationships and consistency, and is passionate about helping children develop the skills, confidence and emotional security they need to succeed.

Purpose of the Role:
To work as an integral member of the Inclusion Base team, supporting the teacher in delivering a safe, structured and nurturing learning environment for pupils with SEMH and additional SEND needs.
The successful candidate will provide high-quality learning, pastoral and regulation support, enabling pupils to access education, develop independence and make progress academically, socially and emotionally.
The post holder will also contribute to a consistent whole-school approach to inclusion, working collaboratively with mainstream staff to help pupils develop the skills and confidence to participate successfully in the wider school.

We are looking for teaching assistants who:
• Have experience supporting children with SEND and/or SEMH needs
• Demonstrate a genuine commitment to inclusion and ensuring that every child can succeed
• Understand the importance of positive relationships, consistency, boundaries and emotional safety
• Be able to respond calmly and appropriately to challenging or dysregulated behaviour
• Demonstrate an understanding that behaviour is a form of communication
• Have strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Be able to work collaboratively as part of a multidisciplinary and wider school team
• Have high expectations of pupils' learning, behaviour and personal development
• Be patient, resilient, reflective and emotionally attuned
• Be committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children
• Be willing to undertake relevant training and professional development
• Maintain confidentiality and demonstrate high standards of professional conduct

Desirable qualities include:
• A relevant Teaching Assistant or childcare qualification
• Experience working in an SEMH, nurture, specialist provision or therapeutic setting
• Training or experience in trauma-informed or attachment-aware practice
• Training in positive behaviour support, de-escalation, restorative practice or Team Teach/positive handling

What We Offer:
• A school community committed to inclusion, relational practice and child‑centred values
• The opportunity to shape and lead a specialist provision with senior leadership support
• A strong culture of collaboration, reflection and professional development
• The chance to make a genuine, lasting difference to children’s lives

Visits to West Hill Primary are welcomed and encouraged for anyone considering applying for this post. To book in a visit please contact the school office

Inclusion Base Teaching Assistant Job Description and Person Specification

Wandsworth Application Form

Completed applications should be returned to the School Business Manager by email - Tahira Khan 

Closing Date: Friday 16th October 2026 (at 9.00am)

Interviews and selection tasks will be held week commencing 2nd November 2026

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is subject to safer recruitment checks including an online search and enhanced DBS check.

CVs are not accepted.

Family Support Worker and Inclusion Teaching Assistant (SEMH)

35 hours a week: 8.00 am – 3.30 pm, Monday to Friday – Term Time Only
NJC for Local Government Scale: 1D, Spine Point 3

£26,904 (£31,224 FTE). Pay Award Pending

Required from Spring term 2027

West Hill Primary School is a welcoming and inclusive school committed to ensuring every child feels safe, valued and able to achieve their potential. Our Inclusion Base provides specialist support for pupils with Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs through a nurturing, trauma-informed and relationship-based approach.

 We are seeking a compassionate, resilient and proactive professional to join our Inclusion Base team. This unique role combines direct support for pupils with family engagement and pastoral support, helping children overcome barriers to learning, develop emotional wellbeing and achieve positive outcomes both in school and at home.

The role will include 3 days of teaching assistant duties and 2 days of family support working. 

Purpose of the Role:

To work as an integral member of the Inclusion Base team, supporting the teacher in delivering a safe, structured and nurturing learning environment for pupils with SEMH and additional SEND needs.

The successful candidate will provide high-quality learning, pastoral and regulation support, enabling pupils to access education, develop independence and make progress academically, socially and emotionally.

The post holder will also contribute to a consistent whole-school approach to inclusion, working collaboratively with mainstream staff to help pupils develop the skills and confidence to participate successfully in the wider school.

You will:

• Support pupils with SEMH and additional SEND needs to access learning and develop emotional regulation, resilience and independence.
• Build strong relationships with children, families and staff.
• Provide targeted pastoral, wellbeing and learning interventions.
• Act as a key link between home and school, supporting positive family engagement.
• Work alongside teachers and external agencies to remove barriers to learning, attendance and inclusion.
• Support successful transitions and reintegration into mainstream learning where appropriate.
• Contribute to a safe, nurturing and inclusive environment where every child can thrive.

We are looking for someone who:

• Has experience working with children and families, ideally within a school, SEMH or SEND setting.
• Builds positive relationships and communicates effectively with a wide range of people.
• Understands that behaviour is communication and can respond with empathy, consistency and professionalism.
• Is committed to inclusion, safeguarding and improving outcomes for vulnerable children.
• Is organised, resilient and able to work collaboratively as part of a multidisciplinary team.

This is an exciting opportunity to make a genuine difference in the lives of children and families by supporting them to achieve success socially, emotionally and academically.

Desirable qualities include:

• A relevant Teaching Assistant or childcare qualification
• Experience working in an SEMH, nurture, specialist provision or therapeutic setting
• Training or experience in trauma-informed or attachment-aware practice
• Training in positive behaviour support, de-escalation, restorative practice or Team Teach/positive handling 

What We Offer:

• A school community committed to inclusion, relational practice and child‑centred values
• The opportunity to shape and lead a specialist provision with senior leadership support
• A strong culture of collaboration, reflection and professional development
• The chance to make a genuine, lasting difference to children’s lives

Visits to West Hill Primary are welcomed and encouraged for anyone considering applying for this post. To book in a visit please contact the school office

Inclusion Base Family Support Worker and Teaching Assistant Job Description and Person Specification

Wandsworth Application Form

Completed applications should be returned to the School Business Manager by email - Tahira Khan 

Closing Date: Friday 16th October 2026 (at 9.00am)

Interviews and selection tasks will be held week commencing 2nd November 2026

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is subject to safer recruitment checks including an online search and enhanced DBS check.

CVs are not accepted.