Nurture Teacher – Primary SEND Location: Maidstone Full-time | Permanent Start Date: September 2025 Salary: Competitive (depending on experience) Help children grow in a setting built on care, trust, and inclusion. A warm and supportive Primary SEND school in Maidstone is seeking a compassionate and experienced Nurture Teacher to join their team from September 2025. This is a full-time, permanent role ideal for a teacher with Early Years training and a passion for nurturing young learners with complex needs, including SLD (Severe Learning Difficulties). The Role: · Lead a small Nurture group of pupils with SLD and additional needs · Create a safe, calm and supportive learning environment · Deliver personalised, play-based and sensory learning activities · Use communication systems including Makaton and PECS (desirable) · Work closely with TAs, therapists, and families to support holistic development · Focus on building trust, routines and emotional wellbeing alongside academic learning What We’re Looking For: · Qualified Teacher Status (QTS or EYTS) · Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) training or strong EY experience · Experience teaching pupils with SLD, ASD or other complex needs · Knowledge or experience using Makaton, PECS, and sensory strategies (desirable) · Calm, nurturing approach and a genuine passion for inclusive education · Excellent teamwork and communication skills What We Offer: · A highly supportive and caring staff team · Well-resourced classrooms with access to sensory and therapy spaces · Specialist training and ongoing CPD in SEND and communication approaches · A strong focus on staff wellbeing and professional development · A meaningful and rewarding role where no two days are the same Interviews to be held next week – early applications are strongly encouraged. Apply now and help us nurture the potential in every child