Nurture Teacher - Alternative Provision

Tradewind Recruitment LTD.; Blackburn; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive daily pay 130–210 GBP

CPD & Training

Referral bonus

Job summary

Tradewind Recruitment in Blackburn with Darwen is partnering with a progressive Alternative Provision to recruit a Nurture Teacher.

Lead a trauma‑inform ed nurture provision, delivering a bespoke curriculum for small groups of pupils with SEMH, supporting confidence and engagement.

Applicants must hold QTS or QTLS, have relevant AP/SEN experience, and benefit from competitive daily pay (130–210) plus CPD training and referral bonuses.

Qualifications

• Hold QTS or QTLS with SEMH focus.
• Experience in AP/PRU/SEN settings is preferred.
• DBS Enhanced disclosure required or via Tradewind.

Responsibilities

• Lead Nurture Provision: design and deliver a trauma-informed, bespoke curriculum.
• Therapeutic Approach: create a secure, low-stimulus learning environment.
• Behavior Support & Regulation: apply positive strategies to support students.
• Progress Tracking: monitor academic and emotional progress with structured tools.
• Holistic Collaboration: work with staff, parents, and external agencies for wraparound support.

Skills

Patience

Emotional resilience

Empathy

Education

Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or QTLS

Job description

Nurture Teacher - Alternative Provision

Location: Blackburn with Darwen, Lancashire

Partner Agency: Tradewind Recruitment

Position Type: Full-Time, Long-Term (with permanent contract opportunities)

Pay Rate: .00 per day (dependent on experience and scale)

About the Role

Tradewind Recruitment is proud to be working in close partnership with a progressive Alternative Provision (AP) in the Blackburn area. We are looking for a compassionate, resilient, and skilled Nurture Teacher to lead and develop a specialist nurture provision for children and young people who require intensive emotional, social, and academic support.

In this role, you will be at the heart of the school's pastoral framework, creating a safe, low-stimulus, and therapeutic learning environment. Many of the pupils you support will have experienced trauma, school exclusion, or present with Social, Emotional, and Mental Health (SEMH) needs. Your goal will be to help them rebuild their confidence, re-engage with education, and develop vital life and emotional regulation skills.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead Nurture Provision: Design and deliver a bespoke, trauma-informed curriculum tailored to the individual developmental and emotional needs of small groups of students.




• Therapeutic Approach: Embed nurture principles into daily practice, creating a predictable, secure, and welcoming atmosphere that promotes emotional well-being.




• Behavior Support & Regulation: Utilize positive behavior management strategies and de-escalation techniques to support students through crisis points.




• Progress Tracking: Monitor and assess academic and emotional progress using structured tracking tools, adapting interventions as needed.




• Holistic Collaboration: Work closely with support staff, SENCOs, parents/carers, and external agencies (such as CAMHS and social care) to ensure wraparound support for every child.

Candidate Requirements

• Qualifications: Hold Qualified Teacher Status (QTS or QTLS) with a genuine passion for SEMH and pastoral education.




• Experience: Previous experience working within an Alternative Provision, PRU (Pupil Referral Unit), SEN school, or leading a school nurture group/intervention space.




• Core Qualities: High levels of patience, emotional resilience, empathy, and a strong belief in inclusive education.




• Compliance: Must hold an Enhanced Child Workforce DBS (or be willing to apply through Tradewind) and be able to provide professional references covering the last 2 years.

Why Join Tradewind Recruitment?

• Competitive Pay: Earn a daily rate reflective of your pay scale ( 130 - 210 per day), paid weekly.




• Specialist Consultant Support: Dedicated Lancashire-based consultants with deep expertise in the SEND and Alternative Provision sectors.




• CPD & Training: Free access to comprehensive online training courses, including specialized trauma-informed practice and behavior management modules.




• Referral Bonus: Generous recommend-a-friend scheme offering high-value shopping vouchers.