KS3 Nurture Teacher - SEMH / Therapeutic

Parker Smith Inclusion; City Of London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A specialist educational provider in Richmond is seeking a KS3 Nurture Teacher. This role involves planning and delivering engaging lessons for pupils with SEMH needs. Successful candidates will hold QTS and demonstrate credible experience in supportive teaching practices. The position offers a collaborative environment and focuses on therapeutic educational approaches, with a start date in October.

Benefits

Extensive SEMH and therapeutic CPD

Clear progression pathways

Qualifications

• Credible experience supporting pupils with SEMH, trauma, sensory, and social communication needs.
• Calm, patient, and consistently a positive role model.
• SEMH school experience is an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver engaging core-subject lessons within a nurture framework.
• Implement trauma-informed and restorative approaches.
• Collaborate with therapists and specialist Teaching Assistants.

Skills

Supporting pupils with SEMH

Positive behaviour support

Effective de-escalation strategies

Building trust with students

Education

Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)

Job description

Overview

KS3 Nurture Teacher – SEMH / Therapeutic
Location: Richmond, South West London (Outer London) • Salary: £194.21 - £258.84, MPS(Outer London) | PAYE only • Contract: Full-time, temporary to permanent (term-time only) • Start date: October half-term

Role

We are partnering with a therapeutic SEMH specialist school in Richmond to appoint a KS3 Nurture Teacher. The school supports pupils who are unable to access mainstream education due to complex SEMH needs, often alongside Autism (ASC). You will deliver a nurture-based curriculum (KS2–KS3), prioritising emotional regulation, relationships and readiness to learn.

What it’s like working in a SEMH school

• Every day is different. Routines help, but no two days are the same; you must be flexible and ready to adapt.
• Relationships come first. Success depends on building trust and consistency with students before academic progress can happen.
• There will be highs and lows. You’ll see challenging behaviours and setbacks, but also incredible breakthroughs when a student feels safe enough to engage.
• Teamwork is essential. You work closely with therapists, teachers, TAs, and pastoral staff in a joined-up, therapeutic approach.
• Personal reward: It can be demanding, but helping a young person regulate, re-engage, and grow in confidence is deeply fulfilling.

Key responsibilities

• Plan and deliver engaging core-subject lessons within a nurture framework
• Implement trauma-informed, relational and restorative approaches
• Use positive behaviour support and effective de-escalation strategies
• Work collaboratively with therapists and specialist SEMH Teaching Assistants
• Set and review targets (including EHCP outcomes) and maintain exemplary safeguarding

About you

• QTS is essential; Primary-trained teachers are warmly encouraged to apply
• Credible experience supporting pupils with SEMH, trauma, sensory and social communication needs
• Calm, patient and consistent; a positive role model who builds trust
• SEMH school experience is an advantage; we also welcome applicants transitioning from mainstream with a strong therapeutic ethos

What’s on offer

• A growing school
• A collaborative, values-driven team and strong leadership
• Extensive SEMH and therapeutic CPD and clear progression pathways

Safeguarding & equality

The school and Parker Smith Inclusion are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All appointments are subject to an enhanced DBS, references and relevant checks. We welcome applications from all sections of the community. If you are interested in this KS3 Nurture Teacher position, please apply now or contact Heeji Moon at Parker Smith Inclusion.