Trauma-Informed Youth Support Specialist (SEN/SEMH)

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

Benefits offered by this job

Career progression

Free CPD programme

Nudge Perks platform

Health & wellbeing support

Financial & lifestyle benefits

Community connectivity

Job summary

Nudge Education Limited 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. The role operates outside traditional classrooms, allowing creative, bespoke learning experiences tailored to each learner.

You will work autonomously with support from a dedicated team, travel between sessions, and uphold safeguarding, trauma-informed practice and compassionate, child-centered approaches

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.
• Willing to commit to at least 3 days per week, daytime hours.
• Right to work in the UK.
• Willing to undertake personal care on some interventions.

Responsibilities

• Deliver 1:1 and 2:1 sessions in community settings, homes, or online.
• Build trust using trauma-informed care and emotional regulation strategies.
• Monitor engagement, maintain case records, assess risks, report safeguarding.
• Collaborate with families, carers, and external specialists to align goals.

Skills

Empathy

Trauma-informed practice

De-escalation

Safeguarding

Relationship building

Patience

Job description

Nudge Education Limited 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. The role operates outside traditional classrooms, allowing creative, bespoke learning experiences tailored to each learner.

You will work autonomously with support from a dedicated team, travel between sessions, and uphold safeguarding, trauma-informed practice and compassionate, child-centered approaches