SEN & SEMH Practitioner 1:1/2:1 Community Support

Nudge Education; Aylesbury; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Career progression

Professional development

Retail discounts via Nudge Perks

Mental health support

Mortgage & financial advice

Refer-a-Friend scheme

Community connections

Job summary

Nudge Education 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 in community settings outside traditional classrooms.

You'll design safe, engaging, and meaningful learning experiences tailored to each learner, working independently with support from a regional team to ensure safeguarding and progress are tracked with accurate case records and risk assessments.

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 commitment during daytime hours to maintain consistency for young people.
• Right to work in the UK.
• Experience with ADHD
• Experience with ASD
• Experience with SEMH
• Understanding of challenging behaviour
• Non Verbal Communication

Responsibilities

• Tailored Interventions: Deliver engaging, personalised 1:1 and/or 2:1 sessions in community settings, homes, or online.
• Relationship Building: Establish trusting, consistent relationships grounded in trauma-informed care, de-escalation, and emotional regulation strategies.
• Progress & Safeguarding: Monitor student engagement, maintain accurate case records, complete risk assessments, and report safeguarding details promptly.
• Collaborative Working: Partner closely with families, carers, regional support teams, and external specialists to align on goals.

Skills

Empathy

Trauma-informed care

De-escalation

Emotional intelligence

Building trust

Non-judgmental approach

Job description

Nudge Education 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 in community settings outside traditional classrooms.

You'll design safe, engaging, and meaningful learning experiences tailored to each learner, working independently with support from a regional team to ensure safeguarding and progress are tracked with accurate case records and risk assessments.