Trauma-Informed SEND Practitioner (1:1/2:1)

Nudge Education; Enfield; Hybrid; GBP 22,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Career progression

Free CPD & training

Health & wellbeing support

Perk platform discounts

Refer-a-Friend scheme

Job summary

Nudge Education is seeking compassionate practitioners 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. This role offers creative, trauma-informed approaches outside standard classrooms and requires a flexible daytime commitment across at least three days per week.

You’ll build trust with disengaged young people, de‑escalate when needed, and tailor engaging learning experiences to individual needs

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 / daytime hours to maintain consistency for young people.
• Right to work in the UK.
• Experience with ASD.
• Experience with PDA.
• Female applicants.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Empathy

Emotional intelligence

Relationship building

Trauma-informed care

De-escalation

Adaptive learner

Child-centred practice

Communication

Job description

Nudge Education is seeking compassionate practitioners 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. This role offers creative, trauma-informed approaches outside standard classrooms and requires a flexible daytime commitment across at least three days per week.

You’ll build trust with disengaged young people, de‑escalate when needed, and tailor engaging learning experiences to individual needs