Nurture & Family Engagement Lead

The Methodist Church in Britain; Newton-le-Willows; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 32,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Ongoing professional development

Career progression opportunities

Well-resourced Nurture Room

Warm, inclusive school community

Job summary

The District CofE Primary School is recruiting a Nurture & Family Engagement Lead to support pupils with SEND and SEMH and to work with families, including those who are hard to reach. The role runs 32.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday, in term time only. HLTA status or equivalent is required; visa sponsorship is not available.

The successful candidate will join a warm, inclusive school community and access ongoing professional development and opportunities for career progression.

Qualifications

• HLTA status or equivalent required.
• Experience with SEND and SEMH in primary or nurture settings.
• Ability to engage families with empathy and diplomacy.

Responsibilities

• Support pupils with SEND and SEMH needs within nurture provision.
• Work with families, including hard-to-reach groups.
• Promote pupil wellbeing and implement de-escalation strategies.

Skills

Nurture principles

Attachment theory

Trauma-informed approaches

Engage hard-to-reach families

Safeguarding knowledge

De-escalation skills

Education

HLTA status or equivalent

Job description

The District CofE Primary School is recruiting a Nurture & Family Engagement Lead for its nurture provision. The role centres on supporting pupils with SEND and SEMH needs and working with families, including those who are hard to reach. The post runs 32.5 hours a week, Monday to Friday, in term time only. Applicants need HLTA status or equivalent, and visa sponsorship is not available.

Qualifications

• HLTA status or equivalent

Experience

• Proven experience supporting children with SEND and SEMH needs in a primary or nurture setting

Skills & knowledge

• Working knowledge of Nurture Principles, attachment theory and trauma-informed approaches
• Experience of assessment tools such as the Boxall Profile
• Ability to engage hard-to-reach families with empathy, diplomacy and respect
• Understanding of safeguarding procedures, CPOMS recording and multi-agency processes such as TAC/TAF, CIN and CP
• Calm under pressure, with strong de-escalation skills and a proactive approach to pupil wellbeing

Checks & eligibility

• Enhanced DBS check
• Right to work in the UK

What’s offered

• Ongoing professional development and training
• Career progression opportunities
• Leadership team that prioritises staff wellbeing and mental health
• Well-resourced Nurture Room environment
• Warm, inclusive school community