SEN Tutor — Trauma-Informed, Community-Based Learning

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

Benefits offered by this job

Professional development

Mental health support

Discount platform

Refer-a-Friend program

Job summary

Nudge Education Limited is seeking compassionate SEN tutors 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. The role operates outside standard classrooms to design safe, meaningful learning experiences tailored to each student.

You don’t need a traditional teaching background; candidates from youth work, mainstream or alternative education, healthcare, social care, coaching, or uniformed

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 / daytime hours to maintain consistency for young people.
• Right to work in the UK.
• Ability to provide intimate care.
• Experience working in SEMH School, PRU or other alternative provision.

Responsibilities

• Deliver personalised 1:1 and 2:1 sessions in community settings, homes, or online.
• Establish trusting relationships grounded in trauma-informed care and emotional regulation.
• 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

Trauma-informed practice

Relationship building

De-escalation

Adaptability

Autonomy

Job description

Nudge Education Limited is seeking compassionate SEN tutors 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. The role operates outside standard classrooms to design safe, meaningful learning experiences tailored to each student.

You don’t need a traditional teaching background; candidates from youth work, mainstream or alternative education, healthcare, social care, coaching, or uniformed