Trauma-Informed Practitioner: Supportive Education Ally

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

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