Therapeutic Integration Practitioner (TIP)

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

Are you experienced in supporting young people with complex needs who struggle to access traditional education?
Do you take a therapeutic, trauma-informed approach to behaviour and learning?
Are you passionate about helping young people move from disengagement to reintegration?

KPi Education is recruiting a dedicated Therapeutic Integration Practitioner (TIP) to support young people with SEMH, autism, trauma, and complex behavioural needs within a specialist, community-based education provision in Acton.

This role supports learners who are unable to attend mainstream school and require a highly personalised, therapeutic approach to education.

About the Role – Therapeutic Integration Practitioner

As a TIP, you will play a key role in the assessment, induction, and integration of young people entering the provision.

You will work closely with teachers, therapists, and senior staff to design and deliver a bespoke integration pathway, supporting students back into structured education or training.

Key responsibilities include:

• Supporting learners through initial assessment and integration phases
• Helping young people build towards structured education programmes
• Developing strong therapeutic relationships with students and families
• Coordinating individualised timetables and community-based learning
• Supporting engagement in therapeutic and educational interventions
• Implementing behaviour and integration plans using de-escalation strategies
• Liaising with families, schools, and external professionals
• Completing risk assessments, progress tracking, and documentation
• Maintaining a strong focus on safeguarding and wellbeing

This is a high-impact, hands-on role requiring resilience, flexibility, and emotional intelligence.

The Young People You Will Support

You will work with learners presenting with:

• SEMH needs
• Autism (ASC) and neurodiversity
• Trauma and attachment difficulties
• High-risk and challenging behaviours
• Barriers to engagement in education

Person Specification

To be considered, you should have:

• A degree in a relevant field (Psychology, Education, Youth Work, Social Care, or similar – desirable)
• Strong experience supporting young people with complex SEN and behaviour
• Knowledge of trauma-informed practice and therapeutic education
• Confidence using de-escalation and behaviour support strategies
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills
• High levels of resilience, organisation, and professionalism
• A clear commitment to safeguarding and inclusion

Why Work with KPi Education?

• Competitive weekly pay: £500 – £650 per week
• Long-term, stable placement in a specialist provision
• Ongoing support from a dedicated KPi Education consultant
• Outstanding experience for careers in psychology, therapeutic education, SEMH teaching, youth work, and social care
• The opportunity to make a life-changing difference to vulnerable young people

Apply Today

If you are an experienced practitioner ready to support young people with complex needs through a therapeutic integration approach, apply today through KPi Education to be considered for this Therapeutic Integration Practitioner role in Acton.

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