Trauma-Informed Nurture Teaching Assistant

Justteachers Ltd; Lincoln; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 21,000; Full time

Job summary

justteachers is seeking a full-time temporary Nurture Teaching Assistant for a September start at a specialist therapeutic provision in Lincoln (LN6). The role focuses on supporting pupils aged 7-16 with Social, Emotional and Mental Health needs in a nurturing, trauma-informed setting.

You will deliver nurture-based interventions, provide pastoral support, and help create a safe environment where learners feel valued and ready to engage with learning. Experience in SEMH or nurture is desirable.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting children or young people.
• SEMH, nurture or pastoral experience desirable.
• Enhanced DBS on the Update Service or willingness to obtain one.
• Ability to provide two professional references covering the last two years of employment, education or training.

Responsibilities

• Provide pastoral and classroom support.
• Deliver nurture-based interventions and activities.
• Promote emotional wellbeing and resilience.
• Support pupils with transitions and routines.
• Encourage positive behaviour and engagement.
• Build trusting relationships with pupils.
• Work alongside teachers and pastoral teams.
• Support safeguarding and welfare procedures.

Skills

Pastoral support

Communication skills

Empathy

Job description

justteachers is seeking a full-time temporary Nurture Teaching Assistant for a September start at a specialist therapeutic provision in Lincoln (LN6). The role focuses on supporting pupils aged 7-16 with Social, Emotional and Mental Health needs in a nurturing, trauma-informed setting.

You will deliver nurture-based interventions, provide pastoral support, and help create a safe environment where learners feel valued and ready to engage with learning. Experience in SEMH or nurture is desirable.