Nurture Support Worker

Nurture Support Practitioner – SEN Primary School

Stockport
Full-Time | Monday to Friday | Term Time Only
Competitive Pay | Weekly Pay Available
Excellent Transport Links & On-Site Parking

Do you have a nurturing nature and a passion for helping children thrive emotionally, socially and academically? A caring and inclusive SEN primary school in Stockport is seeking a dedicated Nurture Support Practitioner to join their supportive team and make a lasting impact on the lives of young learners.

This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who enjoys building positive relationships with children and supporting pupils who may need additional emotional, behavioural or learning support throughout the school day. The school supports children with a range of needs including Autism, ADHD, speech and language difficulties, SEMH needs and developmental delays.

About the Role

As a Nurture Support Practitioner, you will support pupils both within the classroom and through targeted nurture-based interventions. You will help create a calm, engaging and supportive environment where children feel safe, valued and encouraged to succeed.

Your role may include:

• Providing 1:1 and small group nurture support
• Supporting emotional regulation and social development
• Helping pupils engage positively with learning activities
• Supporting communication, confidence and independence
• Assisting with sensory strategies and brain breaks
• Building trusting relationships with pupils and families
• Supporting positive behaviour using restorative approaches
• Working collaboratively with teachers, SENCOs and therapists
• Supporting with personal care where required

What the School Offers

• A warm and welcoming school community
• Ongoing CPD and specialist SEN training opportunities
• Supportive leadership focused on staff wellbeing
• Opportunities for career progression within SEN education
• Experience working alongside experienced SEN professionals
• A creative and child-centred learning environment
• Long-term opportunities and potential permanent positions

Who Would Suit This Role?

This role would suit someone who is:

• Passionate about supporting children with additional needs
• Calm, patient and emotionally resilient
• Able to build positive and trusting relationships quickly
• Creative, engaging and adaptable in their approach
• Interested in child development, wellbeing or SEN education
• Looking to gain long-term experience within education or care

Candidates from backgrounds such as care work, youth work, nursery work, coaching, psychology, support work or residential care are encouraged to apply, as these skills transfer extremely well into nurture-based SEN settings.

Location & Travel

The school is based in Stockport and is easily accessible from Manchester, Cheadle, Hazel Grove, Denton and surrounding areas via public transport and major road links. Free or nearby parking is available for drivers.

If you are looking for a rewarding role where you can positively influence children’s confidence, wellbeing and future outcomes every single day, this could be the perfect opportunity for you.

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