Trauma Informed Practitioner

GSL Education; Leicester Forest East; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

GSL Education is seeking a compassionate Trauma Informed Practitioner to support learners across Leicester’s schools. The role focuses on creating safe, regulated environments for pupils who have experienced trauma and require specialist emotional and behavioural support.

Immediate start and flexible contracts are available. You will work with teaching staff, pastoral teams and external professionals to implement trauma-informed strategies, build trusted relationships, promote wellbeing, and

Qualifications

• Experience working with children or young people with trauma, SEMH, or additional needs.
• 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 trusting, consistent relationships with students.
• Support pupils in accessing learning and managing classroom expectations.
• Work collaboratively with teachers, SEN teams, and external agencies.
• Contribute to individual support plans and behaviour strategies.

Skills

Trauma-informed practice

Child/young people experience

Communication skills

Calm and resilient demeanor

Safeguarding commitment

Job description

Job Title: Trauma Informed Practitioner
Location: Leicester
Pay rate: £95-£120 Per day (Depending on experience)
Start Date: Immediate
Contract Type: Day-to-day/Long-term, Part-time/Full-time

Support vulnerable learners by helping them feel safe, regulated, and ready to engage with education!

GSL Education are searching for a compassionate Trauma Informed Practitioner to work in schools across Leicester, 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 promote emotional regulation and resilience within a safe and structured environment.

About the role:

As a Trauma Informed Practitioner, you will work closely with teaching staff, pastoral teams, and external professionals to support pupils with complex emotional and behavioural needs. Your role will focus on creating stability, consistency, and positive engagement in education.

Key responsibilities of Trauma Informed Practitioner:

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

What we are looking for:

• Experience working with children or young people with trauma, SEMH, or additional needs
• 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 two 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 Leicester 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.