Trauma-Informed SEN & SEMH Practitioner

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

Benefits offered by this job

Career progression

Free CPD

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Wellbeing support

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Job summary

Nudge Education Limited is seeking compassionate practitioners to provide personalised 1:1 and 2:1 support for children and young people with SEN, SEMH, and complex needs. Roles are community-based, outside traditional classrooms, offering creative learning experiences tailored to each student.

You will work with families and professionals to design engaging sessions, using PECs and visual timetables when helpful, ensuring safeguarding and wellbeing remain central to every plan.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years experience supporting children or young people with SEN/SEMH/ASD/ADHD.
• Proven understanding of trauma-informed practice, de-escalation, and safeguarding.
• Full UK driving licence with access to a vehicle and willingness to obtain business car insurance.
• Ability to commit to a minimum of 3 days per week during daytime hours.
• Right to work in the UK.
• Experience using PECs and visual timetables.

Responsibilities

• Deliver tailored 1:1 and 2:1 sessions in community settings, homes, or online.
• Build trusting relationships grounded in trauma-informed care and emotional regulation.
• Monitor student engagement, maintain case notes, complete risk assessments, and report safeguarding details promptly.
• Collaborate with families, carers, regional teams, and external specialists to align goals.

Skills

Empathy

Trauma-informed care

Emotional intelligence

Relationship building

De-escalation

Safeguarding

Visual communication (PECs)

Tools

PECs

Visual timetables

Job description

Nudge Education Limited is seeking compassionate practitioners to provide personalised 1:1 and 2:1 support for children and young people with SEN, SEMH, and complex needs. Roles are community-based, outside traditional classrooms, offering creative learning experiences tailored to each student.

You will work with families and professionals to design engaging sessions, using PECs and visual timetables when helpful, ensuring safeguarding and wellbeing remain central to every plan.