SEND Nurture Teacher

Randstad Staffing; Tandridge; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Welcome bonus £5,000

Refer-a-friend £1,000

UK health cash plan

24/7 employee assistance

24/7 GP access

Career progression opportunities

Job summary

Randstad Staffing is seeking a passionate educator in Caterham to lead smaller classes with a focus on pastoral support and student wellbeing. You will collaborate with a multi-disciplinary team, develop the curriculum, and tailor lessons to pupils with ASC/SEND, ensuring a differentiated approach.

The role requires QTS and a strong background in special school settings, with a commitment to safeguarding student welfare and development.

Qualifications

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) is essential.
• Experience working with ASC and SEND, with SEMH needs.
• Strong understanding of the National Curriculum and differentiated delivery.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality teaching tailored to pupils with diverse needs.
• Contribute to curriculum development for educational, physical, and social needs.
• Create a calm, non-confrontational learning environment and support wellbeing.
• Collaborate within a multi-disciplinary team.
• Maintain personalised lesson plans and track progress against targets.
• Manage challenging behaviours per school policies.
• Contribute to EHCP reviews and formal reporting processes.

Skills

QTS

SEND expertise

ASC experience

SEMH knowledge

Curriculum differentiation

Classroom management

De-escalation techniques

Empathy

Planning

Behaviour management

Education

BA Hons (QTS)

PGCE

QTLS

SCITT

Job description

If you are a passionate educator who values strong and sees trusting relationships as the bedrock of successful learning, this position is for you.

Positioned with a strong focus on pastoral support, we are seeking a qualified teacher dedicated to student well-being to lead smaller class sizes alongside a collaborative multi-disciplinary team based in Caterham.

We operate a strict no-sponsorship policy; all applicants must have the permanent right to work in the UK.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality teaching tailored to pupils with diverse social, emotional, and sensory needs.
• Contribute to the development of the curriculum, ensuring educational, physical, and social needs are met.
• Create a calm, non-confrontational learning environment and nurture student's growth and wellbeing.
• Collaborate effectively as part of a multi-disciplinary team.
• Maintain and implement personalised lesson plans, monitoring student progress against individual targets.
• Manage challenging behaviours in accordance with established school policies.
• Contribute to the review of EHCPs and other formal reporting processes.

Essentials

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS).
• Proven experience working within special school settings, specifically with pupils who have Autism Spectrum Condition (ASC) and SEND.
• Strong knowledge of the National Curriculum and the ability to deliver a differentiated curriculum.
• A solid understanding of ASC and Social, Emotional, and Mental Health (SEMH) needs.

Good To Haves

• Additional specialist qualifications in SEND and experience in curriculum development for learners with autism.

Benefits

• Lots of progression and career development opportunities
• Welcome Bonus: £5,000 for qualified teachers, payable in two installments.
• A supportive, collaborative environment where your contribution is valued and your professional growth is prioritised.
• £1,000 refer-a-friend programme.
• Shopping and transportation schemes including UK health cash plan.
• 24/7 employee assistance programme, 24/7 GP access for you and your family.

experience

Teaching

skills

ability to track progression in attainment,background in youth work,behaviour management,building relationships,classroom management,communication,de-escalation techniques,empathy,experience in administering medication,experience in managing challenging behaviour,experience with autism spectrum disorders,experience with learning difficulties,experience with social emotional mental health,inclusiveness,manual handling,marking,mentor experience,personal care experience,planning,resilience,restraint training,speech and language therapy experience

qualifications

BA Hons (QTS),BEd,BSc Hons (QTS),PGCE,PGCE,QTLS,QTS,Schools direct,SCITT

education

high school,college,university