Therapeutic Education Practitioner (TEP)

Location: East London (Community-Based) Salary: Competitive daily rate (long-term agency contract) Contract: Full-time, Term Time Only Start Date: April 2026

The Role

Our client is seeking a committed and experienced Therapeutic Education Practitioner (TEP) to support children and young people within community settings across East London.

This is a unique, non-classroom-based role, offering the opportunity to deliver personalised, therapeutic education in real-life environments such as libraries, parks, museums, and other community spaces. The position is offered on a long-term agency basis, with strong potential to transition into a permanent role.

The successful candidate will work closely with pupils who have complex needs, supporting them to achieve their Education, Health and Care Plan (EHCP) targets while building confidence, resilience, and independence.

Key Responsibilities

The Therapeutic Education Practitioner will:

* Deliver tailored educational support in community settings aligned with EHCP and care plan targets

* Plan and facilitate creative, engaging learning opportunities using local resources

* Conduct and regularly review individual risk assessments

* Build positive relationships with pupils to support emotional regulation and engagement

* Maintain regular communication with families regarding progress, attendance, and wellbeing

* Supervi...