Relational Support Practitioner

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Job Title:

Relational Support Practitioner

Location:

Fieldstone School, Devon, TQ12 1NH

Salary:
£24,590.21 per annum (not pro rata)

Hours:

37.5 hours per week | Monday to Friday | 8:30am-4:30pm

Contract:

Permanent | Term Time Only
Start:
March 2026

UK applicants only. This role does not offer sponsorship.

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About the Role

We’re looking for a compassionate and proactive Relational Support Practitioner to work across Fieldstone School in Newton Abbott and our Ashburton site, helping create a safe, supportive and therapeutic learning environment for our students.

As a Relational Support Practitioner, you’ll work closely with the Relational Support Lead and Senior Leadership Team to embed attachment-aware and trauma-informed practice throughout the school. You’ll support staff and students during challenging moments, help facilitate restorative approaches and ensure every interaction reflects empathy, respect and belief in each young person’s potential.

Your work will play a key role in strengthening a therapeutic school culture built on relationships, reflection and restoration.

Key Responsibilities

Respond quickly to support requests across the school, helping to de-escalate situations and support positive behaviour

Model trauma-informed, relational practice and support staff to embed Attachment and Behaviour Regulation approaches

Build positive, trusting relationships with students and act as a consistent role model

Support pupils with SEMH and SEND needs to access learning and engage positively in school life

Deliver targeted interventions and support strategies linked to EHCP outcomes

Promote emotional regulation, independence and confidence in students

Work collaboratively with teaching, pastoral and therapeutic teams to provide consistent support

Monitor behaviour and progress using systems such as CPOMS, contributing to safeguarding and school improvement

What We’re Looking For

You’ll be someone who is:

Calm, empathetic and emotionally intelligent

Confident managing challenging situations with professionalism and care

Passionate about trauma-informed and relational practice

A strong team player who builds positive relationships easily

Reflective, adaptable and solution-focused

Committed to safeguarding, inclusion and equality of opportunity

Full UK Driving Licence (Desirable)

Skills & Experience

Experience working with young people with SEMH needs in education, care or support settings

Understanding of attachment, trauma-informed and restorative approaches

Knowledge of SEND and child development principles

Strong communication and conflict-resolution skills

Ability to observe, record and analyse behaviour effectively

Good literacy, numeracy and IT skills

About Us

Fieldstone School is an independent, trauma-informed day school for students aged 5–16 with SEMH needs and complex life histories.

All pupils have an Education, Health and Care Plan (EHCP) and benefit from a multi-disciplinary team of educational and clinical professionals. We provide a nurturing, evidence-based environment that combines therapeutic care with personalised, trauma-informed learning.

Small group teaching, tailored programmes, and relational approaches help pupils build confidence, resilience, and social-emotional skills. Our College House and Place House provisions ensure age-appropriate support and pathways from early years through to secondary transition. At Fieldstone, we are committed to helping every pupil flourish, achieve their potential, and prepare for a successful future.

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