Nurture Teacher

Tradewind Recruitment; Greater London; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Tradewind Recruitment are recruiting on behalf of a specialist secondary SEN school in West London for a Nurture Teacher to lead a Year 7 Nurture class from September 2026.

You will work to build relationships, establish a calm, structured environment and help pupils develop emotional regulation and resilience, with a focus on English and Maths.

QTS is essential and prior SEN SEMH experience is highly valued.

Qualifications

• Hold QTS – essential.
• Have previous experience working in a SEN school – essential.
• Have strong experience working with pupils with SEMH needs – essential.
• Be confident teaching English and Maths to Year 7 pupils.
• Have experience working within a Nurture, SEMH or specialist setting.
• Be highly skilled in behaviour management and relationship building.
• Understand trauma-informed and nurturing approaches to education.
• Be calm, patient and consistent.
• Have high expectations while recognising and responding to individual pupil needs.
• Be passionate about helping young people who have struggled within mainstream education.

Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver engaging lessons to a Year 7 Nurture class.
• Teach across the curriculum with a focus on English and Maths.
• Differentiate learning to meet individual SEN needs.
• Build positive, trusting relationships with pupils.
• Support pupils with emotional regulation and engagement.
• Use positive behaviour strategies and restorative approaches.
• Maintain a calm, consistent and structured classroom environment.
• Monitor pupil progress and adapt teaching accordingly.
• Work closely with TAs, the SEND team and wider school staff.
• Support pupils in developing independence, confidence and resilience.

Skills

QTS

SEN experience

SEMH experience

English teaching

Maths teaching

Behaviour management

Relationship building

Trauma-informed approaches

Calm and patient

High expectations

Job description

Nurture Teacher - Year 7 SEMH

Location: West London
Start Date: September 2026
Contract: Full-time, long-term
Pay: Competitive, dependent on experience
Agency: Tradewind Recruitment

Tradewind Recruitment are currently recruiting on behalf of a specialist secondary SEN school in West London for an enthusiastic and experienced Nurture Teacher to teach a Year 7 class from September 2026.

This is an excellent opportunity for a qualified teacher who understands that successful teaching within an SEMH environment is about much more than delivering lessons. You will need to be able to build strong relationships, create a calm and structured classroom and help pupils develop the confidence and emotional skills needed to engage with education.

The Role

You will take responsibility for a Year 7 Nurture class, delivering a broad and engaging programme designed around the individual needs of pupils.

Key Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver engaging lessons to a Year 7 Nurture class.
• Teach across the curriculum with a strong focus on English and Maths.
• Differentiate learning to meet individual SEN needs.
• Build positive, trusting relationships with pupils.
• Support pupils with emotional regulation and engagement.
• Use positive behaviour strategies and restorative approaches.
• Maintain a calm, consistent and structured classroom environment.
• Monitor pupil progress and adapt teaching accordingly.
• Work closely with TAs, the SEND team and wider school staff.
• Support pupils in developing independence, confidence and resilience.

The Ideal Candidate

• Hold QTS - essential.
• Have previous experience working in an SEN school - essential.
• Have strong experience working with pupils with SEMH needs - essential.
• Be confident teaching English and Maths to Year 7 pupils.
• Have experience working within a Nurture, SEMH or specialist setting.
• Be highly skilled in behaviour management and relationship building.
• Understand trauma-informed and nurturing approaches to education.
• Be calm, patient and consistent.
• Have high expectations while recognising and responding to individual pupil needs.
• Be passionate about helping young people who have struggled within mainstream education.

Why Apply?

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a specialist school where relationships, emotional wellbeing and pupil development are at the heart of education.

If you are a qualified teacher with QTS, previous SEN school experience and a strong background working with SEMH pupils, this could be an excellent opportunity for September 2026.