We are seeking a compassionate and dedicated Nurture Support Assistant to join our team and make a positive difference in the lives of children and young people. This rewarding role involves supporting pupils who may require additional emotional, social, behavioural, or learning support to help them engage positively in education and achieve their full potential.
Working closely with teachers, pastoral staff, and parents/carers, you will help create a safe, nurturing, and inclusive environment where every child feels valued and supported.
Location: Nelson
Salary: £14.25 - £15.50 per hour
Job Type: Full-Time 8.30am – 3.30pm (Monday – Friday)
Key Responsibilities
- Provide one-to-one and small group support to pupils with additional needs.
- Build positive and trusting relationships with children and young people.
- Support pupils' emotional wellbeing, confidence, and social development.
- Assist with behaviour management strategies and pastoral interventions.
- Work alongside teaching staff to support learning and engagement in the classroom.
- Help create a nurturing, safe, and inclusive learning environment.
- Monitor and record pupil progress, providing feedback to relevant staff.
- Support children during breaktimes, lunchtimes, and enrichment activities where required.
- Maintain safeguarding and child protection standards at all times.
About You
The ideal candidate will have:
- Experience working with children or young people in an educational, care, or support setting.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- A patient, empathetic, and nurturing approach.
- The ability to build strong relationships and establish trust.
- Good organisational skills and the ability to work as part of a team.
- An understanding of safeguarding and child protection responsibilities.
- A genuine passion for supporting children's wellbeing and development.
Desirable Skills & Experience
- Experience supporting children with SEND, SEMH, or additional learning needs.
- Knowledge of restorative approaches or trauma-informed practice.
- Relevant qualifications in Education, Childcare, Health & Social Care, or Youth Work.
- First Aid training.
What We Offer
- A supportive and welcoming working environment.
- Comprehensive induction and ongoing training opportunities.
- Career development and progression pathways.
- Employee wellbeing support.
- Competitive salary and benefits package.
- The opportunity to make a meaningful impact on children's lives every day.
Apply Today
If you are passionate about helping children overcome barriers to learning and thrive both academically and emotionally, we would love to hear from you.
To apply, please submit your CV, outlining all your relevant experience supporting children with SEN and SEMH.
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.
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