Nudge Education Limited
Children and Young People Practitioner - Guildford (GU1) - EYFS/KS1.
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Children and Young People Practitioner - Guildford (GU1) - EYFS/KS1.
Can you help us ensure every child can live a Life Worth Living?
At Nudge Education, we support around 90,000 young people across the UK who are persistently absent from education each year. Through tailored mentoring and interventions, we help these young people reconnect, rebuild confidence, and thrive.
About the Role
We are seeking compassionate and adaptable practitioners to deliver one-to-one personalised support to young people with special educational needs (SEN), social emotional mental health needs (SEMH), or additional needs.
This is a community-based role, working outside traditional classroom settings to create safe, engaging, and meaningful learning experiences.
You will:
- Deliver tailored intervention sessions
- Build positive and consistent relationships with young people
- Monitor progress and report safeguarding concerns
- Complete risk assessments and maintain accurate records
- Work collaboratively with families, professionals, and regional teams
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Who We’re Looking For
Candidates may come from various backgrounds, including:
- Education
- Youth work
- Healthcare
- Social care
- Coaching
- Uniformed services
Key attributes we value:
- Empathy
- Resilience
- Creativity
- Ability to build trust with vulnerable young people
Essential Requirements
- Minimum 2 years’ relevant experience
- Experience supporting young people with SEN and/or SEMH needs
- Valid UK driving license
- Right to work in the UK
- Availability for at least 3 weekdays during daytime hours
Desirable (but not essential) Experience
- Teaching or therapeutic qualifications
- Safeguarding or de-escalation training
- Knowledge of ADHD, ASD, PDA, and trauma-informed practice
- Experience working with EYFS/KS1
- Preference, though not exclusive, for female applicants
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Flexible Opportunities
- Roles are tailored based on location and student match
- £16–£25 per hour, plus agreed expenses
- Weekday daytime availability required, with consistent availability being essential
Equality & Inclusion
We are committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce. Due to the specific needs of certain young people, we may recruit practitioners of a particular gender, where allowable under the Equality Act 2010.
Safeguarding
We prioritise safeguarding the welfare of children and young people. All roles require:
- Enhanced DBS and compliance vetting
If you’re passionate about supporting young people to re-engage with education, we’d love to hear from you!
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