Children and Young People Practitioner - Killingworth at Nudge Education

Newcastle upon Tyne, England, United Kingdom -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

07 May, 26

Salary

25.0

Posted On

06 Feb, 26

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Mentoring, Guidance, Interventions, Inclusion, Relationship Building, Resilience, Imaginative Thinking, Safeguarding, Risk Assessment, Tracking Progress, Collaboration, Adaptability, Trauma Understanding, Complex Needs Support, Self-Care Support

Industry

Education Management

Description

Can you help us on our mission to ensure every child can live a Life Worth Living? Around 90,000 young people in the UK are persistently absent from education each year. At Nudge Education, we exist to change that. We support children who are chronically disengaged from education through tailored mentoring, guidance, and life-changing interventions that help them re-engage and thrive. Who We’re Looking For We’re seeking compassionate, creative practitioners who are passionate about inclusion and building meaningful relationships with young people. Our work depends on strong connections, resilience, and the ability to think imaginatively. You may come from education, healthcare, uniformed services, creative industries, sports, or other backgrounds. Professional experience matters—but so does lived experience, empathy, and an understanding of trauma or complex needs. What you do will genuinely change lives. The Role Deliver 1:1 (or occasionally 2:1) interventions Work remotely, beyond traditional classrooms, using local environments and communities Adapt quickly to student needs while prioritising safety and wellbeing Collaborate with a strong support network, including peers and regional hubs Practicalities Flexible contract based on location and student match £16–£25 per hour for lead roles, plus expenses Availability required Monday–Friday during daytime hours Consistent weekly availability to provide stability for students Key Responsibilities Design and deliver personalised interventions to support engagement Track and report progress, behaviour, and safeguarding concerns Conduct risk assessments for activities and environments Attend occasional multi-agency meetings Stay up to date with education guidance and best practice Essential Qualifications & Experience Minimum of 2 years’ experience supporting young people with SEMH needs Supporting self-care needs in an education setting Full UK driving licence and access to own vehicle Right to work in the UK Availability for at least three consistent days per week Desirable Qualifications & Experience QTS or teaching qualification (PTLLS or higher) Therapeutic qualifications (e.g. counselling, CBT, MHFA) De-escalation training (e.g. CPI, Team Teach) Strong relationship-building skills with vulnerable young people Intermediate IT skills Knowledge of ADHD, ASD, PDA, and learning disabilities While qualifications are valued, the most important requirement is the commitment and compassion to support disengaged young people. We follow strict safeguarding and safer recruitment practices. If you feel you could make a difference as one of our practitioners, please apply today. We’d love to hear from you.

Responsibilities

The practitioner will design and deliver personalized 1:1 or 2:1 interventions to support student engagement, while also tracking and reporting progress, behavior, and safeguarding concerns.