Nurture Teacher

Elementa Support Services; North Holmwood; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A reputable educational support organization in North Holmwood is seeking a dedicated Contract Nurture Teacher. This role involves implementing tailored educational programs for pupils with SEMH needs while fostering a nurturing environment. The ideal candidate should possess QTS or QTLS and have experience with SEMH pupils. This position offers a unique opportunity to make a positive impact in education, with competitive pay and additional training opportunities.

Benefits

Weekly pay

Broad range of training available

Support from a dedicated candidate manager

Qualifications

• Demonstrable experience working with children or young people with SEMH needs.
• Ability to create a nurturing classroom environment.

Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver tailored learning activities for SEMH pupils.
• Monitor and record pupil development and behaviour.

Skills

Strong behavioural management skills

Nurturing approach

Experience with SEMH needs

Education

Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or Qualified Teacher Learning and Skills (QTLS)

Job description

Contract Nurture Teacher Dorking, Surrey Start ASAP Temp to perm contract

At Elementa Support Services, we are proud to partner with leading educational settings to support their staffing needs with professionalism and care. Currently, we are seeking a dedicated Nurture Teacher to join a well-established Academy-SEND in Dorking, Surrey. This is a rewarding opportunity to make a positive impact in a specialised educational environment.

About the Role

As a Contract Nurture Teacher, you will work within a supportive team to implement tailored educational programmes for pupils with Social, Emotional & Mental Health (SEMH) needs. Your role will involve creating a nurturing classroom environment that encourages social and emotional development, supporting learners to thrive both academically and personally.

Key Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver personalised learning activities tailored to SEMH pupils needs
• Foster a safe, caring, and supportive classroom environment
• Work closely with school staff and external professionals to support pupils well‑being and progress
• Monitor and record pupil development and behaviour, ensuring high standards of pastoral support
• Promote positive behavioural and social skills, encouraging pupils confidence and independence

Candidate Profile

We are seeking a qualified teacher with QTS or QTLS status who has demonstrable experience working with children or young people with SEMH needs. The ideal candidate will possess a nurturing approach, strong behavioural management skills, and a genuine commitment to supporting pupils' emotional development.

About the Organisation

This Academy-SEND setting employs between 36 and 65 staff and specialises in providing educational support tailored to students with SEND, particularly SEMH needs. They are dedicated to creating a compassionate and empowering environment where learners can develop resilience, confidence, and independence.

All applications will be managed by Elementa as the recruitment partner for this APl. Elementa is committed to the safeguarding of children in all of their processes and all successful applicants will have a full‑prescreen to assess their suitability for the role. Any appointment will be subject to a successful interview process, satisfactory references, Safeguarding & Prevent training, DBS Enhanced Disclosure (which may be chargeable at £64.20 unless you have a DBS subscribed to the Update Service) and successful completion of (12 week / 60 paid day) employment trial period.

If you have the relevant skills and experience necessary for this role then please apply with your full up to date CV. All applicants will be promptly responded to.

ELEMENTA CANDIDATE COMMITMENT

• Weekly pay no waiting for monthly payroll cut off dates, Elementa pays one week in lieu.
• PAYE contract unless a candidate specifically requests it, all candidates are paid via PAYE giving them the protections and payment structure of a traditional employer:employee relationship.
• Training & Support a broad range of free or heavily discounted training available including Safeguarding, Behaviour, Team Teach, SEND, Makaton and Thrive.
• Regular welfare contact and support from a dedicated candidate manager.
• Fair pay policy our candidates are paid to scale, where a variation on this may be required written agreement will be provided ahead of the position.
• Additional services to support our staff we have a network of partners who offer support services to our candidates tax returns, accountancy, legal and more.

This role is not suitable for applicants

• not currently based within the UK
• requiring employer sponsorship for UK right to work
• without UK schools' experience

For more information click apply now below or contact us via phone or email.

Please apply with your full up to date CV. All applicants will be promptly responded to.