Nurture & Family Engagement Lead

The District CofE Primary School; Earlestown; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

The District CofE Primary School is seeking a compassionate and skilled HLTA to support pupils with SEND and SEMH needs in our primary setting. The successful candidate will apply nurture principles, attachment theory, and trauma-informed approaches to promote well-being and learning.

Strong communication with families and safeguarding responsibilities are essential, alongside a calm, resilient approach to challenging situations.

Qualifications

• HLTA status (or equivalent) with proven SEND/SEMH experience in primary or nurture settings.
• Nurture expertise: knowledge of Nurture Principles, attachment theory, trauma-informed approaches, and Boxall Profile.
• Family-first approach with strong communication to engage hard-to-reach families.
• Safeguarding integrity with understanding of safeguarding procedures, CPOMS, and multi-agency processes.
• Calm under pressure with strong emotional de-escalation skills and a proactive approach to pupil well-being.

Education

HLTA status (or equivalent)

Job description

We are seeking a compassionate, resilient, and skilled professional who brings:

• Qualifications & Experience: HLTA status (or equivalent) with proven experience supporting children with SEND and SEMH needs within a primary or nurture setting.
• Nurture Expertise: Strong working knowledge of Nurture Principles, attachment theory, trauma-informed approaches, and assessment tools (e.g., Boxall Profile).
• Family-First Approach: Exceptional communication skills with the ability to engage hard-to-reach families with empathy, diplomacy, and respect.
• Safeguarding Integrity: A robust understanding of safeguarding procedures, CPOMS recording, and multi-agency processes (TAC/TAF, CIN, CP).
• Crisis Resilience: Calm under pressure, with strong emotional de-escalation skills and a proactive approach to pupil well-being.