Trauma Informed Practitioner

Gsl Education; Dudley Wood; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 20,000; Part time

Job summary

GSL Education is seeking a compassionate Trauma Informed Practitioner to support pupils across Dudley. You will use trauma‑informed approaches to build safe relationships, help students regulate emotions, and promote engagement with learning.

The role involves collaborating with teaching staff, SEN teams, and pastoral leads to deliver targeted support and contribute to personalised strategies for students with complex emotional and behavioural needs. Immediate start available.

Qualifications

• Experience working with children or young people with SEMH or trauma backgrounds.
• Strong understanding of trauma‑informed practice (training desirable).
• Excellent communication and relationship‑building skills.
• Calm, patient, and resilient approach.
• Commitment to safeguarding and inclusive practice.

Responsibilities

• Provide targeted emotional and behavioural support to vulnerable pupils.
• Use trauma‑informed strategies to support regulation and wellbeing.
• Build strong, consistent relationships with students.
• Support pupils in accessing learning and managing school expectations.
• Work collaboratively with teachers, SENCOs, and external agencies.
• Contribute to personalised support plans and behaviour strategies.

Skills

Trauma‑informed practice

Communication skills

Safeguarding

Calm & resilience

Job description

Job description

Job Title: Trauma Informed Practitioner
Location: Dudley
Pay rate: £95–£110 per day (Depending on experience)
Start Date: Immediate
Contract Type: Day-to-day/Long-term, Part-time/Full-time

Support vulnerable pupils by creating safe, stable, and nurturing environments that help them engage in learning and thrive emotionally!

GSL Education are searching for a compassionate Trauma Informed Practitioner to work in schools across Dudley, supporting children and young people who have experienced trauma and require specialist emotional and behavioural support.

In this role, you will use trauma-informed approaches to build trusting relationships, reduce barriers to learning, and help pupils develop emotional regulation, resilience, and positive engagement with education.

About the role:

As a Trauma Informed Practitioner, you will work closely with teaching staff, SEN teams, and pastoral leaders to support pupils with complex emotional and behavioural needs. Your focus will be on creating consistency, safety, and meaningful relationships that support long-term progress.

Prime Responsibilities of Trauma Informed Practitioner:

• Provide targeted emotional and behavioural support to vulnerable pupils
• Use trauma-informed strategies to support regulation and wellbeing
• Build strong, consistent relationships with students
• Support pupils in accessing learning and managing school expectations
• Work collaboratively with teachers, SENCOs, and external agencies
• Contribute to personalised support plans and behaviour strategies

What we are looking for

• Experience working with children or young people with SEMH or trauma backgrounds
• Strong understanding of trauma-informed practice (training desirable)
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills
• Calm, patient, and resilient approach
• Commitment to safeguarding and inclusive practice

To work with GSL Education, you should

• Have the right to work in the UK
• Provide an up-to-date CV with relevant recent references
• Have an Enhanced DBS on the Update Service or be willing to apply for one

If you are a dedicated Trauma Informed Practitioner ready to make a real difference in Dudley schools, we welcome your application.

Please be advised that this role requires a strong knowledge and understanding of safeguarding and child protection, and successful applicants must satisfy all background safer recruitment checks, including providing an enhanced DBS certificate registered on the update service or completing an application for a new check.

As an ethical, inclusive and independent recruitment agency, GSL Education are committed to providing quality teaching and support staff in schools across the UK.