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

Nudge Education; Marlow; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Career progression

Free CPD & training

Health & wellbeing support

Blue Light Card & discounts

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. This community-based role operates outside traditional classrooms, offering creative, bespoke learning experiences tailored to each student.

You will build trusting relationships, apply trauma-informed strategies, and work with families and external specialists to align goals. A driving licence and UK work status are required.

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 business car insurance where required.
• Commit to a minimum of 3 days per week during daytime hours for consistency.
• Right to work in the UK.
• Experience with ADHD.
• Experience with SEMH.
• Understanding of SALT.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Empathy

Trauma-informed care

De-escalation

Emotional regulation

Relationship building

Safeguarding

Tools

Driving licence

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. This community-based role operates outside traditional classrooms, offering creative, bespoke learning experiences tailored to each student.

You will build trusting relationships, apply trauma-informed strategies, and work with families and external specialists to align goals. A driving licence and UK work status are required.