Nurture Practitioner
Secondary SEN School | Tameside
Full-Time | Term Time Only
Salary: Competitive and dependent on experience
Are you passionate about supporting young people with additional needs to thrive both emotionally and academically?
We are seeking a compassionate, resilient, and proactive Nurture Practitioner to join our dedicated team at a specialist secondary SEN school in Tameside. This is an incredibly rewarding opportunity to make a lasting impact on the lives of young people with complex social, emotional, and mental health needs.
About the Role
As a Nurture Practitioner, you will play a key role in supporting students both inside and outside the classroom. You will help create a safe, structured, and nurturing environment where pupils feel understood, valued, and able to achieve their potential.
Working closely with teaching staff, pastoral teams, therapists, and families, you will provide tailored emotional and behavioural support to students aged 11–16 with a range of additional needs including:
- SEMH (Social, Emotional and Mental Health)
- Autism Spectrum Condition (ASC)
- ADHD
- Trauma-related behaviours
- Communication and interaction difficulties
No two days are the same — this role is ideal for someone who is adaptable, emotionally intelligent, and passionate about inclusive education.
Key Responsibilities
- Build positive, trusting relationships with students
- Provide emotional regulation and behavioural support
- Support pupils during lessons, interventions, and unstructured times
- Deliver nurture-based and therapeutic interventions
- Promote positive behaviour strategies and restorative approaches
- Support students with emotional wellbeing and social development
- Work collaboratively with teachers, therapists, and parents/carers
- Help create personalised support strategies for individual students
- Maintain accurate records and safeguarding documentation
- Support students during challenging situations with patience and professionalism
What We’re Looking For
We are looking for someone who:
- Has experience working with children or young people with SEN/SEMH needs
- Is calm, empathetic, and resilient under pressure
- Can build strong professional relationships with vulnerable young people
- Has excellent communication and teamwork skills
- Understands trauma-informed practice and nurture approaches
- Is confident managing challenging behaviour positively and safely
- Has a genuine passion for helping young people succeed
Essential Requirements
- Experience within SEN, SEMH, education, youth work, care, or similar settings
- Strong understanding of safeguarding and child protection
- GCSE Grade C/4 or above in English and Maths (or equivalent)
- Ability to work effectively as part of a multidisciplinary team
Desirable Qualifications & Experience
- Team Teach, MAPA, or de-escalation training
- ELSA or nurture training
- Experience in secondary education
- Knowledge of autism and therapeutic approaches
- Relevant Level 2 or Level 3 qualification in Education, Childcare, Health & Social Care, or Youth Work
What We Offer
- A supportive and welcoming team environment
- Ongoing CPD and specialist SEN training
- Opportunities for career progression
- A rewarding role where every day makes a difference
- Access to wellbeing and staff support initiatives
- A purpose-driven and inclusive school culture
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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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