Job Title: Trauma Informed Practitioner
Location: Dudley
Pay rate: £95-£110 per day (depending on experience)
Start Date: Immediate
Contract Type: Day-to-day/Long-term, Part-time/Full-time
Support vulnerable pupils by creating safe, stable, and nurturing environments that help them engage in learning and thrive emotionally.
About the role
GSL Education seeks a compassionate Trauma Informed Practitioner to work in schools across Dudley, supporting children and young people who have experienced trauma and require specialist emotional and behavioural support.
In this role you will use trauma‑informed approaches to build trusting relationships, reduce barriers to learning, and help pupils develop emotional regulation, resilience and positive engagement with education.
Prime Responsibilities of Trauma Informed Practitioner
* Provide targeted emotional and behavioural support to vulnerable pupils
* Use trauma‑informed strategies to support regulation and wellbeing
* Build strong, consistent relationships with students
* Support pupils in accessing learning and managing school expectations
* Work collaboratively with teachers, SENCOs, and external agencies
* Contribute to personalised support plans and behaviour strategies
What we are looking for
* Experience working with children or young people with SEMH or trauma backgrounds
* Strong understanding of trauma‑informed practice (training desirable)
* Excellent communication and relationship‑building skills
* Calm, patient and resilient approach
* Commitment to safeguarding and inclusive practice
To work with GSL Education, you should
* Have the right to work in the UK
* Provide an up-to-date CV with relevant recent references
* Have an Enhanced DBS on the Update Service or be willing to apply for one
Please be advised that this role requires strong knowledge and understanding of safeguarding and child protection, and successful applicants must satisfy all background safer recruitment checks, including providing an enhanced DBS certificate registered on the update service or completing an application for a new check.
If you are a dedicated Trauma Informed Practitioner ready to make a real difference in Dudley schools, we welcome your application.
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