Trauma‑Informed Education Tutor (SEN/SEMH)

Nudge Education Limited; Farnborough; Hybrid; GBP 23,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Nudge Education is seeking compassionate Education 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.

You don’t need a traditional teaching background; candidates from youth work, mainstream or alternative education, healthcare, social care, coaching, or uniformed services are welcome. A driving licence and willingness to travel are essential.

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.
• Ability to commit to only morning sessions
• Experience with a manual wheelchair and intimate care
• Knowledge of trauma informed practice

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

Relationship-building

Flexibility

Driving licence

Job description

Nudge Education is seeking compassionate Education 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.

You don’t need a traditional teaching background; candidates from youth work, mainstream or alternative education, healthcare, social care, coaching, or uniformed services are welcome. A driving licence and willingness to travel are essential.