SEN Practitioner Full Time, Term Time

Job Overview#

We are expanding and looking for new staff to join our successful team

Salary: £22,500 Actual Salary for 44.6 weeks of the year (39 school weeks plus 5.6 weeks holiday), moving to £24,000 after 6 months’ probation

Hours: Fulltime during term time only

To support the education, wellbeing, and personal development of learners within The River Bourne Edge Alternative Provision. The postholder will deliver individualised and small-group sessions, promote emotional regulation and positive behaviour, and help learners develop functional, social, and life skills through trauma-informed and restorative approaches.

Key Responsibilities

· Learning and Support

· Deliver engaging, differentiated learning sessions in core subjects, vocational skills, and wellbeing activities.

· Support learners to develop literacy, numeracy, life skills, and confidence.

· Adapt approaches to meet individual needs, EHCP targets, and personal learning goals.

· Emotional and Behavioural Support

· Use trauma-informed and restorative practice to help learners regulate emotions and build resilience.

· Model positive relationships and promote mutual respect.

· Respond calmly and effectively to challenging behaviour.

· Collaboration and Communication

· Work closely with teachers, SENCOs and external professionals.

· Maintain accurate records of progress, attendance, and incidents.

· Contribute to team meetings, reviews, and planning sessions.

· Safeguard the welfare of all learners in line with policy and procedure.

· Promote a safe, nurturing environment that encourages self-expression and growth.

· Support activities across settings including classrooms, outdoor learning areas, and vocational spaces.

Person Specification

Essential Criteria

Experience working with children/young people with SEMH, SEN, or behavioural needs

Understanding of trauma-informed and restorative approaches

Ability to build positive, trusting relationships

Strong communication and teamwork skills

Flexible, creative, and calm under pressure

Commitment to safeguarding and equality

Desirable Criteria

Experience in an alternative provision or PRU

Training in Team Teach or equivalent

Qualification in Education, Youth Work, or Supporting Teaching & Learning (Level 3+)

Experience delivering small-group or 1:1 learning

Knowledge of EHCP processes

First Aid or Mental Health First Aid certification

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Permanent

Pay: £22,500.00-£24,000.00 per year

Expected hours: 37.5 per week

Benefits:

• Casual dress
• Discounted or free food
• Employee mentoring programme
• Free parking
• On-site parking

Work Location: In person