Nurture Specialist Stamford

Justteachers Ltd; South Kesteven; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Just Teachers Ltd in Stamford seeks a Nurture Lead to oversee a small group provision for pupils with SEMH and trauma-related needs. You will plan and deliver relationship-led sessions focusing on emotional regulation, social skills, and engagement, building trust and readiness to learn.

You will collaborate with staff to ensure consistent behaviour support and structured environments that promote routine and positive outcomes for pupils.

Qualifications

• Experience with children or young people with SEMH needs.
• Understanding of attachment and trauma-informed approaches.
• Ability to lead a small group and adapt approaches to meet individual needs.

Responsibilities

• Lead a nurture-based provision, supporting a small group of pupils with SEMH and trauma-related needs.
• Plan and deliver tailored, relationship-led sessions that focus on emotional regulation, social skills, and engagement.
• Work closely with wider staff to ensure consistency in behaviour support strategies and individual plans.
• Create a safe, structured environment that promotes routine, trust, and positive outcomes for pupils.

Skills

SEMH expertise

Trauma-informed care

Group leadership

Behaviour support

Relationship-building

Education

Education/youth work/psychology

Job description

About the role:

A specialist SEMH provision in Stamford with a dedicated nurture approach, supporting children and young people who have experienced trauma and barriers to learning. The setting focuses on emotional development, re-engagement with education, and building strong, trusting relationships through a structured and therapeutic environment. The Nurture Lead plays a key role in managing a small group provision, creating a safe and consistent space that supports regulation, confidence, and readiness to learn.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead a nurture-based provision, supporting a small group of pupils with SEMH and trauma-related needs


• Plan and deliver tailored, relationship-led sessions that focus on emotional regulation, social skills, and engagement


• Work closely with wider staff to ensure consistency in behaviour support strategies and individual plans


• Create a safe, structured environment that promotes routine, trust, and positive outcomes for pupils

Pre-requisites:

• Experience working with children or young people with SEMH needs, particularly within a nurture or trauma-informed setting


• Strong understanding of attachment, trauma, and strategies to support emotional regulation


• Confidence leading a small group or provision and adapting approaches to meet individual needs


• Relevant qualifications or experience in education, youth work, psychology, or therapeutic support