Nurture Teacher

Prospero Teaching; Lenham; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Prospero Teaching is seeking a dedicated Nurture Teacher to join a supportive SEND school. The role focuses on personalised learning to develop social, emotional, and academic skills in pupils with Autism, SEMH, ADHD and other complex needs.

You'll plan differentiated lessons, foster a trauma-informed, nurturing classroom, and work with therapists, assistants and leaders to track progress and deliver positive outcomes for vulnerable learners.

Qualifications

• Holds QTS/QTLS or equivalent teaching qualification.
• Experience in SEND or equivalent setting.
• Nurturing, trauma-informed teaching approach.
• Strong classroom management and behaviour support skills.
• Patient, resilient and supportive of vulnerable learners.
• Ability to build positive relationships with pupils and colleagues.

Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver differentiated lessons for individual pupil needs.
• Create supportive learning environment promoting wellbeing.
• Develop relationships with pupils, families and professionals.
• Support pupils in developing confidence, resilience and social skills.
• Implement behaviour support strategies and nurture principles.
• Monitor pupil progress and adapt teaching approaches.
• Collaborate with teaching assistants, therapists and senior leaders.

Skills

Nurturing

Trauma-informed

Classroom management

Behaviour support

Empathy

Collaboration

Education

QTS/QTLS

Job description

Nurture Teacher

Contract: Full-Time, Permanent

Setting: SEND School

Inspire, Support and Transform Lives

Are you a passionate and nurturing teacher looking to make a genuine difference in the lives of young people with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND)?

We are currently working with a highly supportive SEND school seeking a dedicated Nurture Teacher to join their team. This is an exciting opportunity to support pupils who require a personalised approach to learning, helping them develop socially, emotionally, and academically within a safe and nurturing environment.

The successful candidate will play a key role in creating positive learning experiences for pupils with a range of additional needs, including Autism (ASC), SEMH, ADHD, communication difficulties, and complex learning needs.

The Role

• Plan and deliver engaging, differentiated lessons tailored to individual pupil needs.
• Create a supportive and inclusive learning environment that promotes emotional wellbeing.
• Develop positive relationships with pupils, families, and multidisciplinary professionals.
• Support pupils in developing confidence, resilience, and social skills.
• Implement behaviour support strategies and nurture principles throughout the school day.
• Monitor and track pupil progress, adapting teaching approaches where required.
• Work collaboratively with teaching assistants, therapists, and senior leaders.

The Ideal Candidate

• Holds Qualified Teacher Status (QTS/QTLS) or equivalent teaching qualification.
• Has experience working within SEND, Alternative Provision, specialist settings, or mainstream education with additional needs.
• Demonstrates a nurturing and trauma-informed approach to teaching.
• Has strong classroom management and behaviour support skills.
• Is patient, resilient, and passionate about supporting vulnerable learners.
• Can build positive and trusting relationships with pupils and colleagues.

What the School Offers

• A welcoming and supportive leadership team.
• Small class sizes and excellent staff-to-pupil ratios.
• Continuous professional development and training opportunities.
• Access to specialist resources and therapeutic support.
• Opportunities for career progression within a growing SEND provision.
• A rewarding role where you can see the direct impact of your work every day.