Primary Nurture Teacher

Tradewind Recruitment; Burnley; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Tradewind Recruitment is seeking a dedicated Primary Nurture Teacher for Burnley to start ASAP in a Specialist AP setting. The post focuses on educating primary pupils requiring SEMH support outside mainstream classrooms.

Applicants must have QTS or significant UK experience with SEMH/ASC or complex behavioural needs, and be willing to obtain a DBS check. This is a full-time, permanent role with a supportive, trauma-informed approach.

Qualifications

• QTS or significant specialist experience within UK schools.
• Experience with SEMH/ASC or complex behavioural needs in AP/PRU.
• DBS check on the update service or willingness to obtain one.

Responsibilities

• Deliver an adapted primary national curriculum focusing on core subjects alongside emotional regulation and social skills.
• Manage a small nurture group using trauma-informed practices and restorative behaviour strategies.
• Collaborate closely with parents, carers, and multi-agency professionals to monitor holistic student progress.
• Create a safe, structured, and inclusive environment that re-engages vulnerable learners with education.

Education

Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)

Significant specialist experience in UK schools

Job description

Primary Nurture Teacher - Burnley

Job Details

Role: Primary Nurture Teacher (Full-Time, Permanent)

Location: Burnley, Lancashire

Setting: Specialist Alternative Provision (Primary Phase)

Start Date: Immediate / ASAP

Role Summary

A specialist alternative provision in Burnley is looking for a dedicated Primary Nurture Teacher to start immediately. This role involves educating primary-aged pupils who require targeted social, emotional, and mental health (SEMH) support outside of mainstream classrooms.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver an adapted primary national curriculum focusing on core subjects alongside emotional regulation and social skills.


• Manage a small nurture group using trauma-informed practices and restorative behaviour strategies.


• Collaborate closely with parents, carers, and multi-agency professionals to monitor holistic student progress.


• Create a safe, structured, and inclusive environment that re-engages vulnerable learners with education.

Candidate Specification

• Qualifications: Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or significant specialist experience within UK schools.


• Experience: Proven background working with primary pupils with SEMH, ASC, or complex behavioural needs in an Alternative Provision (AP) or Pupil Referral Unit (PRU).


• Compliance: Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check on the update service (or willingness to obtain one).