Care, Support,

**Are you looking for a new challenge in therapeutic education?**

Illuminate You - Lifelong Learning Lodge and the Hideaway, is seeking inspiring, empathetic, and creative individuals to support and teach children who have experienced difficulties in mainstream education.

We’re looking for passionate educators who can build trusting relationships and nurture self-belief in our young people. You’ll join a trauma-informed, love-led team who put children at the heart of everything we do. Our education team works side by side with our care staff to ensure every young person feels safe, seen, and supported to achieve their goals.

At Illuminate You, we believe in doing education differently. We meet children where they are - emotionally, socially, and academically - and empower them through tailored learning experiences, therapeutic support, and real-world skills. If you believe in the power of connection, creativity, and compassion, we would love to hear from you.

**If you can**:

- Be emotionally available, patient, and resilient
- Build meaningful relationships with young people who may struggle to trust adults
- Deliver and adapt educational content using a trauma-responsive approach
- Support social, emotional, and academic development
- Promote the values and ethos of Illuminate You
- Celebrate progress in all its forms - big and small
- Work within a multi-disciplinary team
- Use basic IT systems for planning, recording, and reporting
- Drive (desirable but not essential)

**Then we can offer you**:

- A competitive salary based on experience and qualification
- A compassionate, family-feel staff team who are committed to making a difference
- A nurturing, creative education setting that values therapeutic and academic growth equally
- Training and professional development, including trauma-informed practice, AQA Unit Awards, and Functional Skills delivery
- A flexible, child-led curriculum that prioritises well-being and life readiness
- High-quality induction and ongoing CPD
- A strong leadership team who supports, listen, and value your contribution
- A self-care approach to staff wellbeing

**About the Role**
We are recruiting for the following levels of educational practitioners, to deliver learning through our therapeutic curriculum:
**Level 1 - Learning & Engagement Support, Admin Support**
No prior teaching experience is required; we provide full training.
You will focus on:

- Relationship building
- Supporting 1:1 and small group learning
- Promoting engagement and emotional safety
- Encouraging life skills and confidence
- At this level, you’ll be supported to gain relevant qualifications in education or support work.

**Level 2 - Qualified Education Practitioner (e.g., HLTA, Level 3 in Education & Training) SEND Team Member**
You will be responsible for:

- Delivering and adapting sessions (AQA, Functional Skills, life skills)
- Supporting emotional regulation and classroom routines
- Contributing to planning and assessment
- Working closely with therapists and care teams

**Level 3 - Lead Education Practitioner / Tutor / QTS / SEND team lead**
You will be responsible for:

- Planning and delivering therapeutic, tailored education
- Leading learning pathways and progress reviews
- Supporting EHCP targets and external professionals
- Mentoring junior staff
- Facilitating accreditation (AQA Unit Scheme, Functional Skills, etc.)
- Embedding therapeutic approaches across the curriculum

**Salary**:
Level 1: £19,000
Level 2: £24,000
Level 3: £30,000-£32,000
Additional benefits include mileage at 45p per mile and CPD opportunities.

**Hours and Contract**:
Full-time or part-time positions available, with a set timetable to support work-life balance. Term-time only contracts may be considered.

**Location**:
Illuminate You - Lifelong Learning Lodge, Marton, Gainsborough and the Hideaway, Hemswell.
We support children aged 10-16 with SEMH needs in a bespoke educational setting that celebrates every learner.

**Pre-employment checks**
All applicants must be willing to undergo background checks. If you have not lived in the UK continuously for the past 5 years, you will also be required to provide a Certificate of Good Conduct (or equivalent police clearance) from the country/countries where you have resided.

Closing date Friday 16th January 2026 at noon.

Preliminary chats will be held via Teams prior to invitation to formal interview

**Please Note**:
Due to the nature of the role, applicants must have a good level of physical fitness to safely participate in physical interventions where necessary, in line with our Therapeutic Crisis Intervention (TCI) framework. This may include supporting young people during crisis situations, ensuring the safety and wellbeing of all individuals involved.


**Job Types**: Full-time, Part-time, Permanent

Pay: £29,000.00-£32,000.00 per year

**Benefits**:

- Bereavement leave
- Casual dress
- Company pension
- Employee mentoring programme
- Free parking
- Health