Community-Based SEN & SEMH Practitioner – Trauma-Informed

Nudge Education Limited; West Rainton; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 35,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Free CPD programmes

Nudge Perks Platform: retailer & venue

Mental health support & wellbeing

Career progression opportunities

Job summary

Nudge Education Limited is seeking compassionate practitioners to deliver personalised 1:1 and 2:1 support for children and young people with SEN, SEMH, and complex needs in community settings, homes, or online.

You’ll work outside standard classrooms with creative autonomy to design engaging learning experiences tailored to each student, backed by trauma-informed practices and safeguarding commitments.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years experience supporting children or young people with SEN, SEMH, ASD, ADHD, or complex needs.
• Proven understanding of trauma-informed practice, de-escalation, and safeguarding.
• Full UK driving licence with access to a reliable vehicle (and willingness to obtain business car insurance).
• Ability to commit to a minimum of 3 days per week / flexible daytime hours.
• Right to work in the UK.
• Experience with Adverse Childhood Experiences and Trauma Informed Practice.
• Experience and knowledge of Mental Health.

Responsibilities

• Deliver tailored 1:1 and 2:1 sessions in community settings, homes, or online.
• Establish trusting relationships grounded in trauma-informed care and emotional regulation strategies.
• Monitor student engagement, maintain case records, complete risk assessments, and report safeguarding details.
• Collaborate with families, carers, regional support teams, and external specialists to align on goals.

Skills

Empathy & EI

Trauma-informed practice

De-escalation skills

Relationship building

Safeguarding

Driving license

Right to work in UK

Job description

Nudge Education Limited is seeking compassionate practitioners to deliver personalised 1:1 and 2:1 support for children and young people with SEN, SEMH, and complex needs in community settings, homes, or online.

You’ll work outside standard classrooms with creative autonomy to design engaging learning experiences tailored to each student, backed by trauma-informed practices and safeguarding commitments.