Job Description
Nurture Teacher – SEN SchoolEffingham, Surrey | Full-Time | Term-Time | September start
We are looking for an experienced and passionate Nurture Teacher to join a specialist SEN school supporting students aged 11–16 with autism, communication difficulties, anxiety and associated learning needs in September 2026.
This role involves leading a small nurture provision designed to support pupils who require additional emotional, behavioural and therapeutic support to engage successfully with education. You will create a safe, structured and nurturing classroom environment, helping students develop confidence, emotional regulation, social skills and positive learning behaviours.
Working closely with teaching assistants, therapists and pastoral teams, you will plan and deliver personalised learning activities tailored to individual EHCP outcomes and student needs. You will play a key role in supporting pupils who may struggle within a traditional classroom setting, using relational and trauma-informed approaches to build trust and encourage progress.
The ideal candidate will hold Qualified Teacher Status (QTS/QTLS or equivalent) and have previous experience working within SEN, nurture or specialist education settings. Experience supporting students with autism, SEMH needs and communication difficulties is essential.
This is an excellent opportunity to join a supportive multidisciplinary team within a therapeutic and highly rewarding educational environment where staff are committed to helping every young person thrive.
All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQ’s on the Teaching Personnel website for details.All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date.Teaching Personnel is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We undertake safeguarding checks on all workers in accordance with DfE statutory guidance ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’ this may also include an online search as part of our due diligence on shortlisted applicants.We offer all our registered candidates FREE child protection and prevent duty training. All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. Full assistance provided.For details of our privacy policy, please visit the Teaching Personnel website.