Youth Support Practitioner SEN/SEMH Specialist

Nudge Education; Staines-upon-Thames; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 34,000; Part time

Job summary

Nudge Education is seeking compassionate practitioners to deliver personalised 1:1 support to young people with SEN/SEMH in a community-based setting across the UK. You will build trusting relationships, monitor progress, and record safeguarding concerns while collaborating with families and professionals.

Successful candidates will have at least 2 years' relevant experience, a full UK driving licence, and the ability to commit to three days per week. Salary: £16–£25/hour plus expenses.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years’ relevant experience.
• Experience supporting young people with SEN/SEMH needs.
• Experience managing challenging behaviour.
• Experience using PODD communication systems.
• Full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle.
• Right to work in the UK.
• Ability to commit to at least three days per week.

Responsibilities

• Deliver tailored intervention sessions.
• Build positive and consistent relationships with young people.
• Monitor progress and report safeguarding concerns.
• Complete risk assessments and maintain records.
• Work with families, professionals and regional teams.

Skills

Empathy

Behaviour management

1:1 support

Safeguarding

Driving licence

UK right to work

Tools

PODD systems

Job description

Nudge Education is seeking compassionate practitioners to deliver personalised 1:1 support to young people with SEN/SEMH in a community-based setting across the UK. You will build trusting relationships, monitor progress, and record safeguarding concerns while collaborating with families and professionals.

Successful candidates will have at least 2 years' relevant experience, a full UK driving licence, and the ability to commit to three days per week. Salary: £16–£25/hour plus expenses.