Nurture Teacher – KS2 & KS3

We are recruiting for a passionate and experienced-Nurture Teacher-to work with pupils across-KS2 and KS3-within a specialist educational setting.

This is an excellent opportunity for a teacher who enjoys working with children and young people who benefit from a more individualised and nurturing approach to education. The role will focus on creating a safe, structured and engaging learning environment where pupils can develop academically, socially and emotionally.

The Role

As a Nurture Teacher, you will:

• Plan and deliver engaging and differentiated learning across KS2 and KS3.
• Adapt teaching to meet a range of individual learning, SEND and SEMH needs.
• Create a calm, consistent and nurturing classroom environment.
• Build positive and trusting relationships with pupils.
• Support pupils who may have experienced barriers to engaging successfully with education.
• Encourage the development of confidence, resilience, independence and positive learning behaviours.
• Monitor and assess pupil progress, adapting support where required.
• Work closely with teaching assistants, pastoral staff and other professionals.
• Use positive and consistent behaviour-support strategies.
• Maintain high standards of safeguarding and pupil wellbeing.

The Ideal Candidate

We are looking for someone who:

• Holds-Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)-or an appropriate recognised teaching qualification.
• Has experience teaching pupils within-KS2 and/or KS3.
• Has an understanding of-SEND, SEMH and additional learning needs.
• Is confident differentiating and adapting learning to meet individual needs.
• Has a calm, patient and nurturing approach.
• Can build strong and consistent relationships with children and young people.
• Is resilient, adaptable and confident working within a specialist environment.
• Is passionate about helping pupils overcome barriers and achieve positive outcomes.

Previous experience within a specialist SEND, SEMH, alternative provision or nurture setting would be beneficial, although applications are welcomed from teachers with transferable mainstream experience and a genuine interest in specialist education.

Safeguarding

SEND Inclusion Support is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All applicants will be subject to appropriate safer recruitment checks, including an enhanced DBS check, satisfactory references, right to work checks and verification of qualifications, where applicable