Nurture Teaching Assistant

Nurture TA

Are you passionate about supporting children to reach their full potential?
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a dedicated and compassionate Nurture Teaching Assistant to join our supportive and forward-thinking team in a Newport based Primary School. This full-time role offers a chance to make a real difference in the lives of young learners who require extra emotional and educational support.

About the Role

As a Nurture Teaching Assistant, you will:

• Provide tailored support to children with social, emotional, and mental health needs.
• Assist in delivering the nurture curriculum, focusing on building confidence, resilience, and social skills.
• Work closely with the class teacher and SENCO to implement personalised learning plans.
• Foster a safe, inclusive, and nurturing environment where all pupils feel valued.
• Support small groups or one-to-one sessions to address specific learning needs.
• Promote positive behaviour and emotional regulation through structured interventions.

About You

We are looking for someone who:

• Is passionate about supporting pupils' emotional and academic development.
• Demonstrates patience, empathy, and a positive attitude.
• Can work collaboratively as part of a team but also use initiative when needed.
• Any experience with children is valued.

What We Offer

• A supportive and welcoming team environment.
• Professional development opportunities to enhance your skills.
• The chance to make a meaningful impact in the lives of young learners.
• A vibrant and inclusive school community in the heart of Cardiff.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. An enhanced DBS check will be required for the successful candidate.

Join us in making a difference.

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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