Therapeutic Education Practitioner

Location: London
Salary: £24,334 – £26,639 per annum
Contract: Permanent | 37.5 hours per week | Term time only
Start Date: ASAP

Are you an experienced behaviour mentor, youth worker, social care professional or education practitioner looking to make a genuine impact on the lives of vulnerable young people?

KPI Education are working in partnership with a specialist East London outreach provision to appoint a dedicated Therapeutic Education Practitioner (TEP) to support pupils with complex Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs.

This is a highly rewarding permanent opportunity for a resilient and compassionate professional who thrives when working holistically with pupils both in education settings and within the community.

About the Role

As a Therapeutic Education Practitioner, you will support pupils in achieving their Education, Health and Care Plan (EHCP) targets and social care objectives through direct educational and therapeutic work within the community.

Working closely with teaching staff and senior leadership, you will:

• Support the delivery of lessons and educational activities tailored to EHCP outcomes
• Plan and deliver creative, innovative projects both in school and within community settings (libraries, museums, therapy hubs, etc.)
• Lead on behaviour management strategies and reward systems to promote self-esteem and achievement
• Take responsibility for home–school liaison including attendance, behaviour and academic progress
• Travel with pupils to therapy hubs to engage in specialist therapeutic interventions
• Contribute to comprehensive risk assessments and ensure appropriate supervision at all times
• Maintain accurate documentation and provide reports for parents/carers and Local Authorities
• Uphold safeguarding, child protection and health & safety procedures at all times

This role requires someone confident in acting as the appropriate adult during working hours, including collecting and returning pupils in line with agreed service proposals.

Who We’re Looking For

We are seeking professionals who have:

• A minimum of 1 years’ experience working directly with high-risk or complex pupils (education, youth work, social care or similar setting)
• Substantial experience supporting pupils with SEMH needs and neurodiverse profiles
• Experience leading behaviour management strategies
• Strong knowledge of safeguarding and child protection procedures
• Numeracy and Literacy qualifications at Level 2 or above
• Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to build strong relationships with pupils, families and colleagues
• The resilience, commitment and emotional intelligence to work in challenging but rewarding environments

Relevant qualifications in Education, Youth Work or Social Work are desirable, though candidates willing to work towards further qualifications will also be considered.

Why Apply?

• Permanent, term-time only contract
• Structured, therapeutic and child-centred approach
• Opportunity to work in a truly holistic outreach model
• Genuine impact on vulnerable young people’s life chances
• Supportive leadership and specialist multidisciplinary environment

This provision is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All appointments are subject to enhanced DBS checks and satisfactory references.

If you are passionate about supporting young people with complex needs and want to be part of a specialist therapeutic education team, apply now or contact Ryan at KPI Education to discuss the role in more detail.

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