Nurture Teaching Assistant

NURTURE SUPPORT TEACHING ASSISTANT

Location: Caerphilly (CF81)
Hours: Monday to Friday, 8:00am – 2:30pm
Pay: £90 per day via PAYE (weekly pay)
Contract: Full-time
Start Date: 13th April 2026

Are you looking for a rewarding role in education where your support can truly transform young lives? Whether you’re an experienced Youth Worker, Care Worker, Mental Health Support Worker, Residential Worker, or someone exploring a career in education, this is your opportunity to join a nurturing and supportive school environment.

As a Nurture Support Teaching Assistant, you’ll provide one-to-one and small-group support to pupils with mental health needs, additional learning needs, or challenging behaviour—helping them feel safe, confident, and ready to thrive in their learning journey.

About the Provision

• A calm, nurturing, and safe environment supporting pupils across the local authority

• Small class sizes (usually no more than 10 pupils) with a high staff-to-student ratio

• A supportive and experienced team committed to your professional growth

• Ongoing guidance, mentoring, and training provided

• Team Teach training offered during half-term breaks

What the Role Involves

• Provide 1:1 and small-group support for pupils with emotional, behavioural, and mental health needs

• Assist teachers and classroom staff with behaviour management strategies

• Support pupils in developing confidence, resilience, and essential life skills

• Create and maintain a safe, structured, and positive learning environment

• Offer firm but caring guidance, maintaining clear boundaries with compassion

Make an Impact Every Day

A Nurture TA typically:

• Works with small groups or individual pupils in a “nurture group” setting

• Helps children build confidence, self-esteem, and trust

• Supports pupils with anxiety, attachment issues, trauma, or challenging behaviour

What We’re Looking For

• Passion for supporting children and young people to achieve their potential

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills

• Ability to work effectively as part of a team and follow guidance

• Commitment to completing required training (including Team Teach)

Desirable Experience:

• Mental health support, care work, or residential care

• Youth work or sports coaching

• Healthcare or support roles

• No formal qualifications required – ideal for those new to education

Requirements:

• Enhanced DBS on the Update Service (or willingness to apply)

• EWC registration (guidance provided)

• Two professional references

• Ability to travel to the Caerphilly area

If you’re passionate about supporting young people and want to build a meaningful career in education, apply today with your CV and start making a real difference in pupils’ lives.

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.
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