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.

At Outcomes First Group, we believe in better work/life balance - and we're putting wellbeing first. That's why we're proud to be part of a 4-Day Working Week (4DWW) trial, giving you 80% of your contractual hours for 100% of your pay .

Many of our schools have already introduced the 4DWW, and others will soon join in. So, whether it's already in place or just around the corner, now's the perfect time to join !

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.

Acorn Education offers rewarding careers and meaningful challenges while making a real difference in young people's lives. As a leading UK provider of specialist education for children and young people with special educational needs, and part of Outcomes First Group, we deliver innovative, evidence-based approaches that support measurable progress and lasting impact.

We are really proud to say that in 2025 Outcomes First Group were officially certified as a 'Great Place to Work' for the sixth year running.

Why Join Us?

We place pupils and vulnerable young adults at the heart of everything we do, so every day brings the satisfaction of making a real difference. We are committed to the safeguarding and promoting the welfare of pupils and young people. All applicants will be subject to social media checks and successful applicants to a fully enhanced DBS.

• Life Assurance
• Pension scheme with options to increase contributions
• "Your Wellbeing Matters" - mental health support and physical health checks
• Flexible Benefits Platform (Vista), including:
  • Health, wellbeing and insurance benefits
  • Hundreds of UK and international discounts
  • Cycle to Work Scheme & Electric Car Purchase Scheme
  • Critical illness cover
  • Family Growth Support, including enhanced maternity/paternity leave and paid fertility treatment support

Subject to successful probation. Not a contractual benefit.

We reserve the right to close the vacancy early if we receive a high volume of suitable applications.

Outcomes First Group is committed to carrying out a fair, thorough and efficient recruitment process in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education. Whilst we aim to keep applicants informed throughout, Outcomes First Group does not accept liability for any loss of earnings or other associated costs incurred by applicants as a result of delays or changes in the compliance process. All stages of the compliance process are subject to necessary safeguarding checks and compliance with statutory requirements, which may affect timescales.