Trauma-Informed Youth Tutor for SEN/SEMH (1:1/2:1)

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

Benefits offered by this job

CPD programmes

Nudge Perks Platform

Health & wellbeing support

Refer-a-Friend scheme

Blue Light Card eligibility

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 emphasizes trauma-informed care, safeguarding, and creative, student-centred learning outside traditional classrooms.

Candidates from youth work, mainstream or alternative education, healthcare, social care, coaching, or uniformed services are welcomed.

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 / flexible commitment during daytime hours to maintain consistency for young people.
• Right to work in the UK.
• Experience supporting those with manual handling needs
• Happy to work with challenging behaviours

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Empathy

Emotional intelligence

Trauma-informed practice

De-escalation

Relationship building

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 in community settings, homes, or online. This role emphasizes trauma-informed care, safeguarding, and creative, student-centred learning outside traditional classrooms.

Candidates from youth work, mainstream or alternative education, healthcare, social care, coaching, or uniformed services are welcomed.