Nurture Teacher

Salary/Rate:£186.73 - £276.64
Job type:Contract
Town/City:Kingston
County:South West London
Type of Role:Qualified Teacher
Job ref:9772
Post Date:16.06.25
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About the Role

Nurture Teacher – Autism/SEMH Specialist (Alternative Provision)
Primary School Setting | Two Brand-New Classes | Full-Time Position
Salary: Competitive (MPS/UPS - Outer London)
Start Date: September 2025

Are you an experienced, resilient, and compassionate teacher with a passion for supporting pupils with Autism, Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs, and challenging behaviours?

We are seeking a Nurture Teacher to lead two newly established classes within our forward-thinking primary school, supporting children with complex profiles including Autism, high levels of dysregulation, and SEMH. This is a unique opportunity to shape an Alternative Provision (AP) environment from the ground up, backed by a committed senior leadership team.

About the Role:

You will be teaching and leading learning in a small, highly supported class designed to meet the needs of children who display:

  • Autism with high sensory and emotional regulation needs

  • SEMH challenges, including combative outbursts, swearing, and physical behaviours such as scratching, biting, pinching, and spitting

  • Low self-esteem, attachment needs, and high levels of anxiety

This role will be challenging, but for the right person, it’s an incredibly rewarding opportunity to make a life-changing difference.

We Are Looking For Someone Who:

  • Has a solid background in teaching pupils with Autism and/or SEMH

  • Understands and is prepared for the physical and emotional challenges of managing dysregulation and behaviour that can be aggressive

  • Uses trauma-informed, nurture-based, and relational approaches to behaviour

  • Can plan and deliver a tailored curriculum that balances academic progress with emotional regulation and social development

  • Works well in a multidisciplinary team with support staff, therapists, and external agencies

  • Is calm, patient, and proactive in the face of challenging behaviour

What We Offer:

  • A newly designed provision with your input from the start

  • High staff-to-pupil ratios and behaviour specialist support

  • Access to continuous professional development including Team Teach, trauma-informed practice, and Autism education training

  • A supportive senior leadership team that values wellbeing and staff voice

  • The chance to be part of a truly inclusive and progressive school

This is more than a teaching role – it’s a calling to nurture, support, and guide some of our most vulnerable learners.

To Apply:
Please send your CV and a cover letter to Jamie at Jamie@psinlcusion.co.uk or call 0203 011 4848
 

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