Primary Therapeutic Education Practitioner (TEP)

Acton, West London
Full-Time | Term Time Only | Long-Term Role
£500 – £650 per week

Are you passionate about therapeutic education and supporting children with complex social, emotional, and behavioural needs?
Do you have experience working with primary-aged pupils who require a holistic, trauma-informed approach to learning?
Are you looking for a rewarding role where education, wellbeing, and personal development sit at the heart of everything you do?

KPi Education is working in partnership with a specialist provision in Acton to recruit a Primary Therapeutic Education Practitioner (TEP). This role is ideal for someone who understands that education goes beyond the classroom and is committed to supporting pupils both academically and emotionally.

About the Role – Primary TEP

As a Therapeutic Education Practitioner, you will work closely with teaching and therapeutic staff to support pupils with EHCPs and social care plans, ensuring they feel safe, supported, and able to engage with learning.

Your role will include:

• Supporting the class teacher in delivering lessons and educational activities aligned to pupils’ EHCP targets
• Planning and delivering creative, engaging, and therapeutic learning activities
• Supporting literacy and numeracy through imaginative, cross-curricular approaches
• Working holistically with pupils to develop resilience, self-esteem, and emotional regulation
• Supporting behaviour management using therapeutically informed strategies
• Providing 1:1 and small-group interventions
• Supporting home–school liaison around attendance, behaviour, and academic progress
• Contributing to risk assessments, safeguarding, and pupil wellbeing at all times
• Preparing reports and maintaining accurate records of pupil progress

This role may also involve supporting pupils during transitions or outreach-based learning, always ensuring safeguarding and pupil welfare are prioritised.

The School

• A specialist therapeutic education setting supporting primary-aged pupils
• Strong focus on pastoral care, emotional development, and personalised learning
• Highly supportive leadership and multidisciplinary team
• A calm, structured environment designed to meet complex needs

Person Specification

To be considered, you should have:

• A degree or relevant qualification in Education, Psychology, Youth Work, Social Care, or a related field
• At least 1 year’s experience working with primary-aged pupils in an educational or therapeutic setting
• Experience supporting pupils with ASC, SEMH, or additional needs
• A strong understanding of behaviour management and child development
• A calm, reflective, and child-centred approach
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills
• A strong commitment to safeguarding and pupil wellbeing

Desirable:

• Physical intervention / behaviour support training
• Experience working within EHCP frameworks
• Knowledge of the National Curriculum

Why Work Through KPi Education?

• Competitive weekly pay: £500–£650 per week
• Long-term, stable placement in a specialist setting
• Ongoing support from a dedicated KPi Education consultant
• High-quality experience for professionals pursuing careers in therapeutic education, SEN teaching, psychology, or social care
• Opportunity to make a lasting impact on pupils’ lives

Apply Now

If you’re an experienced and compassionate professional ready to take on a Primary Therapeutic Education Practitioner role in Acton, apply today through KPi Education to be considered.

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