Nuture Teacher

TeacherActive Limited.; Greater London; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

TeacherActive Limited. is seeking a compassionate Nurture Teacher to work in a specialist education setting in Uxbridge, Greater London. You will deliver engaging lessons and provide both academic and pastoral support to pupils with SEMH and additional needs.

The role focuses on creating a calm, structured classroom, building relationships, and using trauma-informed approaches to support students’ progress and well-being. DBS checks and QTS/QTLS are preferred.

Qualifications

• Experience teaching or supporting pupils with SEMH, SEND or challenging behaviour.
• Confident delivering lessons across KS3 and KS4.
• Excellent behaviour management and relationship-building skills.
• Patient, nurturing approach and resilience.
• Trauma-informed/restorative approaches to education.
• QTS/QTLS or significant teaching experience.
• DBS Update Service or willingness to obtain one.

Responsibilities

• Deliver engaging lessons to pupils with SEMH and additional needs.
• Create a calm, structured, nurturing classroom environment.
• Support pupils with challenging behaviour or barriers to learning.
• Adapt teaching to meet individual academic, emotional and social needs.
• Develop strong relationships to improve engagement and attendance.
• Use effective behaviour management and de-escalation strategies.
• Collaborate with Teaching Assistants, pastoral staff, SENCOs and professionals.
• Support pupils' confidence, resilience, independence and emotional regulation.
• Monitor progress and contribute to support plans.

Skills

SEMH

SEND

Challenging behaviour

KS3/KS4

Behaviour management

Relationship-building

Education

QTS/QTLS

DBS Update Service

Job description

Are you a compassionate and resilient Nurture Teacher with experience supporting young people with SEMH, behavioural needs and additional learning needs?

Do you have the ability to build positive relationships with pupils who may have struggled within mainstream education?

Are you looking for a rewarding role where you can provide both academic and pastoral support, helping pupils rebuild confidence and re-engage with learning?

TeacherActive is working with a specialist education setting in Uxbridge that is looking for an enthusiastic Nurture Teacher to join their team.

The Role

Deliver engaging and accessible lessons to pupils with a range of SEMH and additional needs

Create a calm, structured and nurturing classroom environment

Support pupils who may display challenging behaviour or experience barriers to learning

Adapt teaching to meet individual academic, emotional and social needs

Develop strong, positive relationships with pupils to improve engagement and attendance

Use effective behaviour management and de-escalation strategies

Work closely with Teaching Assistants, pastoral staff, SENCOs and other professionals

Support pupils' confidence, resilience, independence and emotional regulation

Monitor progress and contribute to individual support and education plans

The Ideal Nurture Teacher

We are looking for someone who:

Has experience teaching or supporting pupils with SEMH, SEND and/or challenging behaviour

Is confident delivering lessons across KS3 and KS4

Has excellent behaviour management and relationship-building skills

Can provide a consistent, patient and nurturing approach

Understands trauma-informed and restorative approaches to education

Is adaptable, resilient and able to engage pupils who may have become disengaged from education

Holds QTS/QTLS or has significant relevant teaching experience

Has an Enhanced DBS on the Update Service or is willing to obtain one

Why Apply?

This is an excellent opportunity to join a supportive specialist setting where relationships, well-being and individual progress are at the heart of education.

The successful Nurture Teacher will have the opportunity to make a genuine difference to young people's educational experiences while working alongside an experienced and supportive team.

TeacherActive is an equal opportunities employer and operates as an Employment Business and Employment Agency in providing temporary, contract and permanent job seeking services.

Safeguarding and DBS Compliance

TeacherActive is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. Safeguarding is central to our recruitment practices, and we expect all applicants to share this commitment. All applicants are subject to thorough vetting and safer recruitment checks before being cleared to work.