Nuture Teacher

TeacherActive Ltd; Uxbridge; On-site; GBP 33,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

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Job summary

TeacherActive Ltd is seeking a compassionate Nurture Teacher in Uxbridge to support pupils with SEMH, SEND and challenging behaviour. The role focuses on delivering engaging lessons and creating a nurturing environment across KS3/KS4, working with a specialist setting in UB10 area.

You will collaborate with Teaching Assistants, pastoral staff and other professionals to monitor progress and support individual education plans. An Enhanced DBS and willingness to obtain one are preferred.

Qualifications

• Experience with SEMH, SEND and/or challenging behaviour.
• KS3/KS4 teaching experience or ability to cover across these key stages.
• Excellent behaviour management and ability to build positive relationships with pupils.

Responsibilities

• Deliver engaging and accessible lessons to pupils with SEMH and additional needs.
• Create a calm, structured and 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 other professionals.
• Support pupils' confidence, resilience and emotional regulation.
• Monitor progress and contribute to individual support plans.

Skills

SEMH experience

Behaviour management

Relationship building

Trauma-informed approaches

Adaptable and resilient

Education

QTS/QTLS

DBS Update Service or willing to obtain

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

• 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.

Job Details

• Company: TeacherActive Ltd
• Salary: £180 to £270 a day
• Hours: Full-time
• Location: UB10 1AA
• Working pattern: On-site
• Job type: Temporary
• Posting date: 29 Sept 2026
• Closing date: 29 Oct 2026

About TeacherActive

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

Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme.

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.