Children and Young People Practitioner - ASD Experience

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 in a relevant sector

Experience supporting SEN or SEMH learners

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.