SEMH Nurture Teacher

Teaching Personnel Ltd.; Salford; On-site; GBP 29,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay (PAYE)

Full-time opportunities

CPD courses through Teaching Personnel

Support from an experienced consultant

Career progression

Job summary

Teaching Personnel is seeking a Nurture Teacher for a SEMH secondary setting in Salford. You will lead engaging lessons and provide pastoral support to pupils aged 11-16 facing SEMH challenges.

Qualified teachers with experience in trauma-informed approaches will foster a safe, inclusive classroom, coordinating with therapists and leaders to plan individual support and progress monitoring.

Qualifications

• Must hold QTS or QTLS (or equivalent) to teach in a SEMH setting.
• Experience supporting SEMH/SEND learners is essential.
• Strong classroom management and de‑escalation skills required.

Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver differentiated lessons for SEMH needs.
• Provide pastoral support to promote emotional wellbeing.
• Build trusting relationships with pupils and families.
• Collaborate with TAs, therapists, and pastoral teams.
• Monitor progress and adapt learning plans as needed.
• Contribute to EHCP reviews and progress reports.

Skills

Behaviour management

Pastoral support

Differentiated instruction

Communication

Teamwork

Trauma-informed practice

Education

QTS / QTLS or equivalent

Job description

Nurture Teacher - SEMH Secondary School
Salford | Full-Time | Immediate & Ongoing Start | Through Teaching Personnel

Are you a compassionate and resilient teacher looking to make a genuine difference in the lives of young people? Teaching Personnel is seeking a dedicated Nurture Teacher to join a specialist SEMH secondary school in the Salford area. This rewarding role involves supporting students aged 11-16 with a range of Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs, including anxiety, emotional dysregulation, attachment difficulties, trauma-related behaviours, low self-esteem, ADHD, anger management challenges, and difficulties engaging with mainstream education.

This is an excellent opportunity for an educator who is passionate about creating positive learning experiences and helping students overcome barriers to education in a supportive and nurturing environment.

The Role

As a Nurture Teacher, you will be responsible for delivering engaging lessons and pastoral support tailored to the individual needs of students. You will help create a safe, structured, and inclusive classroom environment where pupils can develop both academically and emotionally.

Key Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver differentiated lessons that meet the needs of students with SEMH needs.
• Build positive and trusting relationships with pupils to support emotional wellbeing and engagement.
• Implement behaviour management strategies that promote positive outcomes.
• Support the development of social skills, emotional regulation, and resilience.
• Monitor student progress and adapt learning accordingly.
• Work collaboratively with teaching assistants, therapists, pastoral teams, and senior leaders.
• Create a nurturing learning environment that promotes confidence, independence, and achievement.
• Contribute to EHCP reviews, progress reports, and individual support plans where required.
• Safeguard and promote the welfare of all students.

Requirements

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS), QTLS, or equivalent teaching qualification.
• Experience working with students with SEMH needs, SEND needs, or vulnerable learners.
• Strong behaviour management and de-escalation skills.
• Ability to build effective relationships with young people who may have experienced barriers to learning.
• Understanding of trauma-informed practice and inclusive teaching approaches.
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills.
• A patient, empathetic, and adaptable approach to teaching.

Desirable Experience

• Previous experience within SEMH schools, alternative provisions, pupil referral units (PRUs), or specialist SEND settings.
• Experience supporting students with ADHD, Autism Spectrum Condition (ASC), attachment disorders, trauma, or anxiety.
• Team Teach training or equivalent behaviour management training.

Why Work with Teaching Personnel?

As the UK's leading education recruitment agency, Teaching Personnel offers:

• Competitive weekly pay through PAYE.
• Immediate and ongoing full-time opportunities.
• Access to a variety of specialist SEMH and SEND schools across Greater Manchester.
• Free and heavily discounted CPD courses through the Teaching Personnel Academy.
• Dedicated support from an experienced education consultant.
• Opportunities for long-term, permanent, and career progression roles.
• Flexible opportunities to suit your career goals.