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Across the UK, thousands of young people face significant barriers to accessing and engaging with education, with approximately 168,000 young people in England alone experiencing severe absence*. Through our tailored interventions, trauma-informed practices, and our core cornerstones, we empower vulnerable learners to reconnect, rebuild confidence, and thrive outside mainstream settings.\nPowered by our dedicated services, Nudge Education, Nudge Minds and Nudge Education Online (NEO), we deliver alternative education and engagement strategies that meet students exactly where they are, reimagining what educational support looks like.\nAbout the Role\nWe are seeking compassionate, creative, and resilient practitioners to deliver personalised, 1:1 and 2:1 support for children and young people with SEN, SEMH, and complex needs. This is a dynamic, community-based role operating outside standard classrooms, giving you the creative freedom to design safe, engaging, and meaningful learning experiences bespoke to the individual student.\nWhat You’ll Be Doing (A Day in the Life)\nTailored Interventions: Deliver engaging, personalised 1:1 and/or 2:1 sessions in community settings, homes, or online.\nRelationship Building: Establish trusting, consistent relationships grounded in trauma-informed care, de-escalation, and emotional regulation strategies.\nProgress & Safeguarding: Monitor student engagement, maintain accurate case records, complete risk assessments, and report safeguarding details promptly.\nCollaborative Working: Partner closely with families, carers, regional support teams, and external specialists to align on goals.\nWho We’re Looking For\nYou don't need a traditional teaching background to change a life. We welcome candidates from youth work, mainstream or alternative education (QTS/QTLS or TA/LSA), healthcare, social care, coaching, or uniformed services.\nYou are someone who:\nDemonstrates deep empathy, emotional intelligence, and natural adaptability.\nThrives on building trust and rapport with disengaged young people navigating sensory, communication, or emotional barriers.\nBrings a calm, de-escalating, and non-judgmental approach when responding to challenging or distressed behaviours.\nChampions a child-centred practice, placing the young person's safeguarding, dignity, and wellbeing at the core of your work.\nMaintains perspective and resilience, staying patient and grounded when progress is gradual.\nEssential Requirements\nMinimum 2 years experience supporting children or young people with SEN, SEMH, ASD, ADHD, or complex needs.\nProven understanding of trauma-informed practice, de-escalation, and safeguarding.\nFull UK driving licence with access to a reliable vehicle (and willingness to obtain business car insurance).\nAbility to commit to a minimum of 3 days per week / flexible commitment during daytime hours to maintain consistency for young people.\nRight to work in the UK.\nExperience with Adverse Childhood Experiences and Trauma Informed Practice\nExperience and knowledge of Mental Health\nIs Nudge Right for You?\nMaking a real difference takes resilience. In this role, you’ll work independently in the community, travel between sessions, and hold space for young people navigating distress and dysregulation. If you are self-driven, emotionally grounded, and ready to work autonomously with reliable team backing, you’ll find this role immensely rewarding.\nWhat Can You Expect from Nudge?\nAt Nudge we pride ourselves in the market leading support we give to our network of professionals. You keep a dedicated support team behind you. We invest in your personal and professional growth:\nCareer Progression: You’ve got the opportunities to grow within your role through L&D or into core roles like Education Intervention Coordinator, Assistant Regional Lead, Regional Lead, etc.\nFree Professional Development: Comprehensive CPD programmes, trauma-informed training, and de-escalation workshops.\nNudge Perks Platform: Access to store discounts across 900+ retailers, plus savings at pubs and restaurants nationwide.\nHealth & Wellbeing: Mental health support, online GP access, Mental Health First Aiders, and neurodiversity-friendly communication and environments.\nFinancial & Lifestyle Benefits: Free mortgage & financial advice, Blue Light Card eligibility, and a generous Refer-a-Friend scheme.\nCommunity Connection: Access to regional and national connectivity calendars, peer-to-peer recognition initiatives, and local team meetups.\nPracticalities\n Pay Rate: £16.48 -£25.75 per hour (depending on role specification and experience) + agreed travel expenses and admin time.\n Working Pattern: Monday-Friday, daytime hours (flexible patterns available, minimum commitment required).\nEmployment Type: Flexi PAYE Contract\nApplying\nReady to join an impact-driven community and help disengaged young people thrive? 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