Compassionate, Community-Based SEN Practitioner

Nudge Education Limited; North Tyneside; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Career progression

Free CPD programmes

Discount platform

Health & wellbeing support

Mortgage & financial advice

Blue Light Card eligibility

Job summary

Nudge Education Limited is seeking compassionate and resilient practitioners to deliver personalised 1:1 and 2:1 support for children and young people with SEN, SEMH, and complex needs. This community-based role operates outside standard classrooms, offering creative freedom to tailor learning experiences to each student.

You’ll work primarily in community settings or homes, building trusting relationships and using trauma-informed approaches to support safeguarding and wellbeing.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years experience supporting children or young people with SEN/SEMH/complex needs.
• Experience with safeguarding and trauma-informed practice.
• Full UK driving licence with access to a vehicle (business insurance).
• Commit to at least 3 days per week during daytime hours.
• Right to work in the UK.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Empathy

Trauma-informed care

De-escalation

Emotional regulation

Relationship building

Job description

Nudge Education Limited is seeking compassionate and resilient practitioners to deliver personalised 1:1 and 2:1 support for children and young people with SEN, SEMH, and complex needs. This community-based role operates outside standard classrooms, offering creative freedom to tailor learning experiences to each student.

You’ll work primarily in community settings or homes, building trusting relationships and using trauma-informed approaches to support safeguarding and wellbeing.