Trauma-Informed Youth Support Practitioner

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

Benefits offered by this job

Career progression opportunities

Free CPD programmes

Mental health support

Nudge Perks platform discounts

Job summary

Nudge Education is seeking compassionate and resilient practitioners to deliver personalised 1:1 and 2:1 SEN support in the community. This role operates outside standard classrooms, offering creative, trauma-informed learning experiences tailored to each young person.

You’ll work across homes, community settings, and online, building trusting relationships while monitoring progress, safeguarding, and collaborating with families and regional support teams.

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 during daytime hours to maintain consistency for young people.

Responsibilities

• Tailored Interventions: Deliver personalised 1:1 and/or 2:1 sessions in community settings, homes, or online.
• Relationship Building: Establish trusting relationships grounded in trauma-informed care and emotional regulation strategies.
• Progress & Safeguarding: Monitor engagement, maintain records, complete risk assessments, and report safeguarding details promptly.
• Collaborative Working: Partner with families, regional support teams, and external specialists to align on goals.

Skills

Experience with SEN

Trauma-informed practice

Driving licence

Daytime commitment

Job description

Nudge Education is seeking compassionate and resilient practitioners to deliver personalised 1:1 and 2:1 SEN support in the community. This role operates outside standard classrooms, offering creative, trauma-informed learning experiences tailored to each young person.

You’ll work across homes, community settings, and online, building trusting relationships while monitoring progress, safeguarding, and collaborating with families and regional support teams.