Nurture Teacher - Alternative Provision

Tradewind Recruitment LTD.; Lancashire; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Pay

Lancashire Consultants

CPD & Training

Referral Bonus

Job summary

Tradewind Recruitment is partnering with an Alternative Provision in the Blackburn area to recruit a Nurture Teacher. You will lead a bespoke nurture provision, creating a trauma-informed curriculum and a safe, therapeutic learning environment for pupils with SEMH needs.

The role requires QTS or QTLS, experience in AP/PRU or nurture interventions, and an Enhanced DBS. Competitive daily pay is offered, with weekly payroll and dedicated Lancashire-based consultant support.

Qualifications

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS or QTLS) with SEMH and pastoral education focus.
• Experience in an Alternative Provision, PRU, SEN setting, or leading nurture/intervention spaces.
• Enhanced DBS and ability to provide references covering the last 2 years.

Responsibilities

• Lead Nurture Provision by designing and delivering a trauma-informed curriculum for small groups.
• Embed nurture principles to create a secure, low-stimulus learning environment.
• Use positive behaviour strategies to support students through crises.
• Track academic and emotional progress with structured tools and adapt interventions.
• Collaborate with SENCOs, parents/carers, and external agencies to ensure wraparound support.

Skills

QTS/QTLS

SEMH experience

Pastoral education

Education

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: £174.71- £262.00 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.