Nurture Teacher
Salary/Rate:£186.73 - £257.49
Job type:Contract
Town/City:Merton
County:South West London
Type of Role:Qualified Teacher
Job ref:9709
Post Date:11.06.25
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About the Role
Nurture Teacher – Richmond
Full-Time | September 2025 Start | Qualified or Unqualified Teachers Welcome | PAYE Only
£185 - £260 per day (PAYE)
Sometimes, it’s not just about teaching. It’s about rebuilding trust, helping children re-engage with learning, and offering the kind of consistency and care that might have been missing for too long.
This small, specialist provision in Richmond is growing. It focuses on supporting students who need more than a standard classroom can offer. You will be part of something genuinely meaningful here.
The School and Students
This is a nurturing setting for Key Stages 3 and 4 pupils who are working at a primary level due to missed learning, trauma, or underlying needs. Most students have a combination of Autism, ADHD, and Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) challenges. The behaviour can be complex at times, but it always comes from a place of unmet need. They value calm, creative, and compassionate teachers who see beyond the behaviour and work from a place of empathy and consistency.
Your Role as a Nurture Teacher
- Full-time Nurture Teacher starting September 2025
- Delivering primary curriculum, highly differentiated curriculum to secondary-aged pupils who are diagnosed with Autism, ADHD, and SEMH
- Supporting students in a trauma-informed, therapeutic environment
- Collaborating closely with support staff, families, and external professionals
- Helping shape a growing provision with big ambitions
We’re looking for someone who
- Is a qualified teacher with QTS
- Is an unqualified teacher with relevant experience, and is happy to gain QTS
- Has a background in teaching pupils with SEMH, ASC, and ADHD
- Understands the impact of trauma on learning and behaviour
- Is not afraid of dysregulated behaviour and other behavioural challenges, such as biting, pinching, or hitting
- Believes in restorative approaches and consistent professional boundaries
- Wants to be part of a small, ambitious, and collaborative team
Why consider this opportunity?
- The chance to join a growing provision and shape its future
- Small class sizes and excellent staff-to-student ratios
- Inspiring and dedicated Headteacher and leadership team
- Part of a respected SEND trust with strong values and leadership
- Ongoing CPD, reflective practice, and whole-team training
- A genuinely kind and supportive working environment
At Parker Smith Inclusion, we specialise exclusively in SEND recruitment. Our reputation is built on integrity and expertise. With over 350 five-star Google reviews, we are committed to finding the right leadership opportunities for exceptional educators.
Benefits of PS Inclusion supporting you in your teacher role search:
- Tailored School Matches – We carefully match you with schools that align with your teaching experience and career goals
- Exclusive Opportunities – Many of our roles are only available through Parker Smith Inclusion – a testament to the trust schools place in us
- Expert Knowledge – We offer insight into the culture, leadership, and expectations of each school we work with
- Transparent Pay Structure – All long-term roles are PAYE only, with no umbrella companies or hidden deductions
- Comprehensive Interview Support – We help you prepare thoroughly so you feel confident and ready
- Specialist Settings – Roles across SEMH, ASC, SLD, PMLD, Complex Needs and EBSA
Interested? Apply now or contact Jamie Martinez at Parker Smith Inclusion to find out more.
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Full-Time, Permanent | Mole Valley, Surrey
Start Date: September 2025
Salary: £22,000 – £30,000 per annum (depending on experience)
For some young people, school has never been a place of success or safety. They’ve felt overwhelmed, misunderstood, or simply left behind. But everything can change with the right environment and people around them.
That’s where you come in.
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Here, learning is personalised, therapeutic, and meaningful—focusing on what each pupil can do, not what they can’t.
Class sizes are small (typically 6–8 pupils), with a skilled SEN Teacher and Teaching Assistant working as a team to ensure every child receives the support they need to thrive.
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A brand-new campus with specialist spaces, including a multi-sports hall, forest school, theatre room, and dedicated therapy suites
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We’ll support you every step of the way as you take the next step in your SEND career.
At Parker Smith Inclusion, we specialise exclusively in SEND recruitment. Our reputation is built on integrity and expertise. With over 300 five-star Google reviews, we are committed to finding the right leadership opportunities for exceptional educators.
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Full-Time, Permanent | Mole Valley, Surrey
Start Date: September 2025
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For some young people, school has never been a place of success or safety. They’ve felt overwhelmed, misunderstood, or simply left behind. But everything can change with the right environment and people around them.
That’s where you come in.
A School Where Every Interaction Matters:
This new specialist school in the heart of the Surrey countryside has been purposefully designed to support children with autism, ADHD, and SEMH (social, emotional, and mental health).
Here, learning is personalised, therapeutic, and meaningful—focusing on what each pupil can do, not what they can’t.
Class sizes are small (typically 6–8 pupils), with a skilled SEN Teacher and Teaching Assistant working as a team to ensure every child receives the support they need to thrive.
As a TA, you’ll play a vital role in building trust, developing confidence, and helping young people reconnect with learning—many for the very first time.
What You Can Expect:
A calm, nurturing setting designed for success—for both pupils and staff
A brand-new campus with specialist spaces, including a multi-sports hall, forest school, theatre room, and dedicated therapy suites
A structured, fully integrated therapeutic approach that supports well-being as much as academic progress
Opportunities to work closely with therapists, SEN professionals, and a supportive leadership team
Real, meaningful progress—whether that’s a pupil answering a question for the first time or walking through the school gates with a smile
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This isn’t just a job—it’s a chance to be part of a team that’s changing lives, one child at a time. Whether it’s helping pupils regulate their emotions, encouraging them to take part in a lesson, or simply being a trusted adult they can rely on, your role as a Teaching Assistant will make a lasting difference.
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Please apply directly, upload your CV to our website, or call Jamie Martinez at Parker Smith Inclusion on 0203 011 4848.
We’ll support you every step of the way as you take the next step in your SEND career.
At Parker Smith Inclusion, we specialise exclusively in SEND recruitment. Our reputation is built on integrity and expertise. With over 300 five-star Google reviews, we are committed to finding the right leadership opportunities for exceptional educators.
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At Parker Smith Inclusion, we specialise exclusively in SEND recruitment. Our reputation is built on integrity and expertise.
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Experience working with children or young people with Autism and SEN
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Please send your CV and a brief cover letter to Jamie at Jamie@psinclusion.co.uk
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