Therapeutic Education Practitioner

Therapeutic Education Practitioner

Location: Stratford, East London
Salary: Competitive, dependent on experience
Contract: Full-time
Hours: Monday to Friday, term time

About the Role

Remedy Education is currently recruiting for a compassionate, dedicated and resilient Therapeutic Education Practitioner to work within a specialist education setting in Stratford, East London.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone passionate about supporting children and young people with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND), social, emotional and mental health (SEMH) needs, autism spectrum disorder (ASD) and associated behavioural challenges.

The successful candidate will help create a safe, nurturing and structured environment where students can develop emotionally, socially and academically. You will support young people who may have experienced barriers to education, helping them build confidence, develop emotional regulation skills and engage positively with learning.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide therapeutic and educational support to students with SEND, SEMH, ASD, ADHD and additional behavioural needs.
• Develop positive, trusting relationships with students, promoting emotional wellbeing, resilience and self-esteem.
• Support students in managing their emotions, regulating their behaviour and developing positive coping strategies.
• Assist with delivering personalised learning activities and therapeutic interventions tailored to individual needs.
• Implement positive behaviour support strategies and follow individual behaviour management plans.
• Support students who may have experienced trauma, anxiety, emotional difficulties or challenges engaging with education.
• Encourage participation in educational, social and practical activities.
• Work collaboratively with teachers, pastoral teams, therapists, parents and carers to support student progress.
• Monitor and record students' progress, behaviour and emotional wellbeing.
• Maintain a safe, inclusive and supportive learning environment, adhering to safeguarding policies and procedures.

Requirements

• Previous experience supporting children or young people with SEND, SEMH, ASD, ADHD or behavioural needs.
• A patient, empathetic and resilient approach.
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills.
• The ability to remain calm and professional when managing challenging situations.
• An understanding of positive behaviour support and emotional regulation.
• The ability to work effectively as part of a multidisciplinary team.
• A commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people.

Desirable:

• Experience working in a special school, pupil referral unit (PRU), alternative provision or therapeutic education setting.
• Relevant qualifications in education, therapeutic support, youth work, childcare or a related field.
• Training in de-escalation, trauma-informed practice or positive handling techniques.

Why Apply?

• Opportunity to make a real difference to the lives of young people.
• Work within a specialist setting focused on individual development and wellbeing.
• Gain valuable experience in therapeutic education and specialist SEND provision.
• Opportunities for ongoing professional development.

How to Apply

If you are passionate about supporting young people with additional needs and helping them overcome barriers to learning, we would love to hear from you.

Apply today to be considered for the Therapeutic Education Practitioner position in Stratford, East London.

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