Nurture Teacher – Specialist SEN School
Location: Luton
Salary: £28,527.00 – £34,281.00 per annum
Contract: Full-Time | Permanent
SEMH Focus | Nurture Provision | Education and Training | Career Progression
About the Role – Nurture Teacher
We are seeking a compassionate and dedicated Nurture Teacher to join a specialist SEN school in Luton, supporting pupils with a range of additional needs, including SEMH, PMLD, and SLD.
This is a highly rewarding opportunity to work within a nurture provision, supporting pupils who require a therapeutic, relationship-based approach to learning. You will play a key role in helping pupils develop emotional regulation, rebuild confidence, and re-engage with education.
Key Responsibilities – Nurture Teacher - Luton
* Plan and deliver tailored, nurture-based lessons that meet the individual needs of pupils
* Support pupils with SEMH needs, focusing on emotional regulation and behaviour for learning
* Create a safe, predictable, and structured classroom environment
* Build strong, trusting relationships to support pupils’ social and emotional development
* Use trauma-informed and attachment-aware practices in daily teaching
* Deliver personalised learning aligned with EHCP outcomes
* Monitor and track both academic and emotional progress
* Implement and model positive behaviour strategies and restorative approaches
* Work closely with SENCOs, therapists, pastoral teams, and external professionals
* Engage with families and carers to ensure consistent support for pupils
Why This Role? – Career Progression
This Nurture Teacher role offers excellent long-term career development opportunities in the education and training sector, including progression into:
* SEN Leadership or SENCO roles
* Specialist SEMH Teaching
* Educational Psychology
* Therapy-based careers (Speech & Language, Occupational Therapy)
* Pastoral or Behaviour Leadership
We are looking for someone who:
* Holds QTS/QTLS or has significant experience within SEN/SEMH settings
* Has experience supporting pupils with SEMH, trauma, or complex needs
* Demonstrates empathy, resilience, and consistency
* Able to commute to Luton
* Is confident using nurture and trauma-informed approaches
* Is passionate about inclusive education and pupil wellbeing
* Has strong communication and teamwork skills
* Is committed to ongoing professional development
What the Role Offers - Luton
* Competitive salary: £28,527.00 – £34,281.00 per annum
* Small class sizes and a strong staff-to-pupil ratio
* A supportive and experienced multidisciplinary team
* Ongoing CPD in nurture, SEMH, and trauma-informed practice
* A strong focus on staff wellbeing
* A genuinely rewarding role where you can make a lasting difference
Apply for this opportunity in the education and training sector today and be part of a school where relationships, wellbeing, and nurture are at the heart of everything they do.