Nurture Teacher

Nurture Teacher

We are seeking a compassionate and dedicated Nurture Teacher to join our specialist SEMH/ASC school, working with a small class of up to five pupils within a primary-style model. This role is ideal for a teacher who is passionate about supporting children with Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs and Autism Spectrum Condition (ASC), and who understands the importance of structure, consistency and relationship-based practice.

The Role:

• Teaching a small nurture class of up to 5 pupils
• Delivering a primary-based curriculum, adapted to meet individual needs
• Creating a calm, predictable and emotionally safe learning environment
• Supporting pupils with emotional regulation, communication, and social development
• Working closely with Teaching Assistants, therapists and the wider pastoral team
• Using trauma-informed, nurture-based and autism-aware approaches
• Supporting EHCP targets and individual learning plans

The Ideal Candidate Will:

• Hold Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or equivalent
• Have experience working with children with SEMH and/or ASC
• Be confident delivering a primary-style curriculum
• Have strong behaviour management grounded in positive, relational approaches
• Be patient, empathetic and resilient
• Be committed to safeguarding and inclusive practice

We Offer:

• Small class sizes and high staff-to-pupil ratios
• A supportive, specialist team environment
• Opportunities for training and professional development
• The chance to make a meaningful difference to children's lives

This is a rewarding opportunity for a teacher who believes in nurture first, learning second, and who wants to help children feel safe, understood and ready to learn.