Nurture Group Assistant

Nurture Group Assistant – Secondary School – Tameside

Location: Tameside
Pay: £89 – £95 per day
Start Date: September 2025

A caring and inclusive secondary school in Tameside is seeking a compassionate Nurture Group Assistant to join their pastoral team. The role focuses on supporting vulnerable pupils who face social, emotional, or behavioural challenges, providing a safe space where they can develop key skills to succeed in school and beyond.

Responsibilities:

• Delivering structured, evidence-based nurture group sessions designed to build pupils’ confidence, social skills, emotional regulation, and resilience

• Supporting pupils’ literacy and numeracy development within the nurture group environment

• Building positive relationships with pupils, acting as a trusted adult and mentor

• Working alongside teaching staff and pastoral leads to identify pupils who would benefit from nurture provision

• Assisting with the planning and evaluation of individualised programmes based on pupils’ needs

• Encouraging pupils’ engagement with school life and helping them transition back to mainstream lessons where appropriate

• Maintaining detailed records of pupil progress and behaviour

Candidate Profile:

• Experience in pastoral care, youth work, or education, ideally with vulnerable or disadvantaged young people

• Understanding of social and emotional development and related barriers to learning

• Calm, empathetic, and patient approach with strong listening skills

• Ability to work flexibly and respond sensitively to the needs of individual pupils

• Committed to safeguarding and promoting pupils’ welfare

• Interest in further professional development in nurture or therapeutic education

This role provides a rewarding chance to make a real difference in the lives of pupils who need additional emotional support and encouragement.

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