Nurture Teacher (SEND) – Make a difference!
Surrey | Permanent | Full-Time
Salary: £34,398 – £48,913 per year (M1 – UPS1 Fringe)
£5,000 Welcome Bonus for Qualified Teachers*
Hours: 40 hours per week
- Start: 8:15am
- Finish: Mon/Wed/Thu 4:45pm | Tue 5:00pm | Fri 4:00pm
An Incredible Opportunity to Join a Brand-New SEND School
We’re thrilled to be recruiting a Nurture Teacher on behalf of a newly opened SEND secondary school, supporting young people aged 11–16. This is a rare chance to join a school right at the beginning of its journey and help shape its future
The school supports students with social communication needs, emotional regulation challenges and sensory processing differences, typically associated with Autism.
What makes this school special?
- Small class sizes for meaningful learning
- A broad, engaging curriculum aligned to the national curriculum
- Personalised learning built around students’ interests and strengths
- High levels of classroom support
- A dedicated, supernumerary multi‑disciplinary team
- A calm, inclusive environment where every student is supported to succeed
The Role: Nurture Teacher
As a Nurture Teacher, you’ll deliver high‑quality teaching and learning to students with additional needs, including autism and complex learning difficulties.
You’ll play a key role in helping pupils thrive academically, socially and emotionally using a nurturing, structured and non‑confrontational approach.
There may also be a requirement to work from a nearby satellite site when needed.
Key Responsibilities
✅ Deliver and develop a creative, inclusive curriculum
✅ Work collaboratively as part of a multi‑disciplinary team
✅ Plan and deliver short, medium and long‑term learning plans
✅ Set, monitor and review personalised learning targets
✅ Track progress and report to parents and key stakeholders
✅ Contribute to EHCPs, PEPs and LAC reviews
✅ Create engaging, structured lessons that motivate and challenge
✅ Manage behaviour positively and in line with school policies
✅ Stay informed on current best practice in autism education
✅ Be flexible and ready to support across the school where needed
What We’re Looking For
Essential
✔️ Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)
✔️ Experience working in SEND settings, particularly with ASC
✔️ Strong understanding of the national curriculum
✔️ Proven ability to deliver a differentiated curriculum
✔️ Knowledge of ASC and SEMH needs, including complex presentations
Desirable
➕ Additional SEND qualifications
➕ Experience developing curriculum for learners with SEND
➕ Understanding of co‑occurring conditions associated with autism
Why Join?
Be part of a fresh, forward‑thinking SEND provision
Excellent professional development and career progression
Opportunity to access the Upper Pay Scale
Supportive leadership and collaborative team culture
Make a genuine, life‑changing difference every single day
Safeguarding & Compliance
- All roles are subject to enhanced DBS and safeguarding checks
- The post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974
- Shortlisted candidates may be subject to online searches
- The employer is committed to safeguarding, equality and inclusion
Ready to inspire, nurture and change lives? Apply now and be part of something truly special.
*Welcome bonus paid in two instalments: 50% after successful completion of probation and 50% after one year of service.
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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