SEND Practitioner — Trauma-Informed 1:1/2:1 Support

Nudge Education; England; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 35,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Nudge Perks Platform: discounts at 900

Health & Wellbeing support

Career progression opportunities

Professional development and trauma‑in

Job summary

Nudge Education is seeking compassionate 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, trauma-informed learning experiences tailored to each student.

You will work across homes, community settings, and online, building trust and delivering safe, engaging sessions designed to help vulnerable learners reconnect and thrive.

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 PDA
• Awareness of ASD and ADHD

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.

Job description

Nudge Education is seeking compassionate 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, trauma-informed learning experiences tailored to each student.

You will work across homes, community settings, and online, building trust and delivering safe, engaging sessions designed to help vulnerable learners reconnect and thrive.