Assistant Regional Lead - North East

About Nudge Education For over 10 years, Nudge Education has been driven by a single purpose: ensuring every child can live a Life Worth Living.

Across the UK, thousands of young people face significant barriers to accessing and engaging with education, with approximately 168,000 young people in England alone experiencing severe absence.

Through our tailored interventions, trauma-informed practices, and our core cornerstones, we empower vulnerable learners to reconnect, rebuild confidence, and thrive outside mainstream settings.

Behind our frontline practitioners is a passionate, high-performing core team driven by our dedicated services, Nudge Education, Nudge Minds and Nudge Education Online (NEO), and grounded in our foundational cornerstones.

Together, we build the infrastructure, technology, and operations that enable thousands of vulnerable children across the country to reconnect with education and thrive.

About the Role

Working closely with the Regional Lead, you'll play a key role in supporting and developing our Practitioners, championing high-quality interventions and building a connected, supportive regional community.

This is a varied and rewarding role where you'll have the opportunity to influence the quality of the support we deliver, help Practitioners thrive and contribute to the growth of our regional service.

We're looking for someone who enjoys working with people, isn't afraid to think differently and shares our belief that every young person deserves the opportunity to experience a Life Worth Living.

• What You'll Be Doing (A Day in the Life)
• Supporting, developing and inspiring our Practitioners, providing line management to salaried Practitioners and professional guidance and quality support to flexi Practitioners.
• Championing high-quality interventions through quality assurance visits, Practitioner Support Reviews and ongoing support to improve practice.
• Getting to know the young people we support through Initial Assessments, helping shape personalised interventions that respond to their individual needs.
• Building a strong, connected regional community through practitioner engagement, team events and opportunities to share learning and good practice.
• Working alongside the Regional Lead to support recruitment, practitioner availability and regional growth.
• Collaborating with colleagues and wider teams to continuously improve the quality of our services.

You’ll have the opportunity to learn, take ownership and help shape how we support our Practitioners and the young people they work with.

Who We're Looking For

We value potential, curiosity and a genuine connection to our mission. You'll thrive in this role if you are:

• People‑Focused: Someone who enjoys building relationships, supporting others to grow and creating an environment where people feel valued, connected and motivated.
• Passionate About Quality: Committed to making a meaningful difference to young people and ensuring the support we deliver is consistently of a high standard.
• Curious & Proactive: Someone who asks questions, thinks creatively, embraces new ideas and looks for ways to make things better.
• Organised & Adaptable: Confident managing competing priorities, working independently and responding flexibly to the changing needs of a busy regional service.
• Collaborative & Supportive: A natural team player who communicates openly, builds positive relationships and enjoys working alongside others to achieve shared goals.
• Mission‑Aligned: Someone who understands the importance of safeguarding, professional boundaries and trauma‑informed practice, and genuinely believes every young person deserves a Life Worth Living.
• Role Requirements

Essential

• Experience working with children and young people who face barriers to education, or within a relevant education, health, social care or youth support setting.
• Experience supporting, supervising or developing others, with the ability to provide constructive feedback and promote high standards of practice.
• Strong communication and relationship‑building skills, with the confidence to work alongside Practitioners, colleagues and external professionals.
• Good organisational skills, with the ability to manage competing priorities, maintain accurate records and work independently.
• A sound understanding of safeguarding and a commitment to promoting the welfare of children and young people.
• A full UK driving licence, access to a vehicle and the ability and willingness to travel regularly across the region.

Useful, But Not Required

• Previous experience in a team leadership or line management role.
• Experience conducting assessments, quality assurance visits or reviewing professional practice.
• Knowledge of trauma‑informed approaches, SEND and alternative education provision.

If you meet most of the essential requirements but don't tick every box, we'd still encourage you to apply.

We value the right attitude, transferable skills and a willingness to learn.

Why Join the Nudge Core Team?

Working at Nudge Education means being part of an impact‑driven, collaborative community with genuine room for professional development:

• Competitive Package: Competitive salary structure with regular reviews and growth opportunities.
• Generous Leave: Up to 35 days annual leave (including bank holidays).
• Free Professional Development: Comprehensive CPD programmes, trauma‑informed training, and de‑escalation workshops.
• Nudge Perks Platform: Access to store discounts across 900+ retailers, plus savings at pubs and restaurants nationwide.
• Health & Wellbeing: Mental health support, online GP access, Mental Health First Aiders, and neurodiversity‑friendly communication and environments.
• Financial & Lifestyle Benefits: Free mortgage & financial advice, Blue Light Card eligibility, and a generous Refer‑a‑Friend scheme.
• Community Connection: Access to regional and national connectivity calendars, peer‑to‑peer recognition initiatives, and local team meetups.
• Practicalities
• Salary: £28,000-£31,000 per annum (depending on experience).
• Location: North East.
• Hours: Full‑time (37.5 hrs), Monday to Friday.
• Visa Sponsorship: Not available for this role.
• Equality & Inclusion

Nudge Education is an equal opportunity employer committed to building an inclusive culture.

Due to the specific needs of some young people, there may be occasions where we recruit practitioners of a particular gender as a lawful Occupational Requirement under the Equality Act 2010.

Safeguarding & Data Responsibility

We are strictly committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable young people.

All appointments are subject to safer recruitment checks, including enhanced DBS clearance, references, and full compliance vetting.