Job Description
Summary:
Join a Primary Therapeutic Education Practitioner role and make a meaningful impact on young lives.
About the School:
A school dedicated to providing high-quality education and support for children with Autistic Spectrum Condition (ASC) and Social Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs. The school fosters a safe, nurturing environment that promotes personal growth, emotional well-being, and academic success.
The Opportunity:
As a Primary Therapeutic Education Practitioner, you will play a vital role in supporting primary-aged pupils with complex needs and neurodiversity, including Autism. You will help these young people develop social skills, build confidence, and succeed in a classroom setting. This role offers the chance to make a real difference in the lives of vulnerable children through a holistic, trauma-informed approach.
Key Responsibilities:
- Support primary-aged pupils with complex needs and neurodiversity, including Autism, through therapeutic and nurturing practices.
- Deliver a differentiated and holistic curriculum tailored to the developmental needs of each pupil.
- Work collaboratively with a multi-disciplinary team, including therapists, social workers, and educationalists.
- Foster positive relationships with pupils, their families, and colleagues to support emotional and academic growth.
- Provide guidance and support to pupils in developing self-confidence, emotional intelligence, and life skills.
- Assist with personal/intimate care when required, with full training provided.
- Promote a safe, secure, and inclusive learning environment that encourages independence and positive relationships.
- Implement therapeutic education principles to enhance learning and emotional regulation.
Qualifications & Skills:
Required
- Experience of supporting neurodiverse children with SEND, including Autism (ASD / ASC), particularly in primary aged pupils.
- Ability to act as a positive role model and build strong relationships with pupils and their families.
- Understanding of therapeutic education principles and their application in a school setting.
- Resilient, hardworking, and committed to empowering young people and their families.
- Confidence to take on personal/intimate care when required (training will be provided).
Preferred
- Experience in therapeutic education or nurturing approaches.
- Knowledge of the nurture model and its application in education.
- Experience in working with children with complex emotional and behavioural needs.
- Understanding of trauma-informed practice and its role in education.
Compensation & Benefits:
- Competitive salary and benefits package.
- Opportunities for professional development and continued learning.
- Supportive and inclusive working environment.
- Access to a range of training and development programs.