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