Job Summary
Role: Nurture Teacher
Key stage: Primary EYFS/KS1, Autism
When: September - permanent contract available
Where: Barnet
School type: Mainstream Primary School provision
Pay: Depending on QTS and experience
Is QTS required: Desirable, qualified by experience will also be considered
Are you passionate about teaching students with additional needs?
This is a wonderful opportunity for primary school educators who are passionate about SEND and inclusive education to join a truly inclusive school as a specialist Nurture Teacher!
As mentioned, this is a truly inclusive primary school based in NW London and their dedicated and supportive Head is seeking to appoint a Nurture Teacher for their ever expanding need to support their SEN children in EYFS and year 1. This is a WONDERFUL opportunity for passionate SEN educators who are looking to feel part of a community and a truly inclusive school environment. This is a September start and you will be appointed on a temp-perm basis, an opportunity to become an embedded member of their team!
Read on for more details...
Primary School - Barnet
We are looking for a Nurture Teacher for a new role at a mainstream primary school based in North West London. The school has a hugely diverse intake and is proud of its inclusive approach to learning, they also have a SEN provision for children who require additional support.
Nurture Teacher
You will teach a class of 7-8 children and lead and motivate a team of 4/5 SEN TAs. They have undiagnosed and diagnosed needs such as ASD and complex SEMH. Some of the children will be assisted to transition to their mainstream classes and others will remain until a space at a more specialist SEN setting is found. This is a September requirement however the demand is such that the school is looking to make this a permanent role for the right Nurture Teacher as stability is key. Although QTS is preferred, a strong HLTA or unqualified EYFS teacher with SEN experience will be highly suitable and encouraged to apply. Most importantly a passion for SEN/inclusive education, and a positive and enthusiastic energy is essential!
What would the ideal Nurture Teacher look like?
- Primary teaching experience, ideally EYFS
- Experience of teaching ASD children and children with complex SEMH, even if it is in a mainstream setting with high % SEND
- Experience of Attention Autism will be highly beneficial
- Positive role model to support communication, with a sensitive, nurturing, and consistent approach
- Experienced and qualified teachers with QTS/QTLS is beneficial.
- Phonics experience
- A nurturing, patient, empathetic and holistic approach
- Passion for teaching SEN children is essential!
NB: Although experience teaching in SEND specialist settings is beneficial I would also love to hear from teachers who are interested in taking their first steps into SEN.
What you can expect from this Nurture Teacher role
- To teach in a setting with a likeminded team who are equally as dedicated to the learning and personal development of children with additional needs
- Supportive and inclusive SLT
- Working within a truly diverse staff team and student cohort
- Access to extensive CPD – this SLT is focused on offering consistent CPD to their staff
- Most importantly a genuine feeling of community amongst staff!
Interested in hearing more?
If you want to hear more about our SEND opportunities, please get in touch! You can apply by response to this advert!
If you are not contacted within 5 working days, unfortunately, you have been unsuccessful for this role. However, we will keep your CV and you are welcome to contact us to discuss your SEND career development.
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