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Nurture Teacher - Specialist SEN School
Location: Luton
Salary: £28,527.00 - £34,281.00 per annum
Contract: Full-Time | Permanent
SEMH Focus | Nurture Provision | Education and Training | Career Progression
About the Role - Nurture Teacher
We are seeking a compassionate and dedicated Nurture Teacher to join a specialist SEN school in Luton, supporting pupils with a range of additional needs, including SEMH, PMLD, and SLD.
This is a highly rewarding opportunity to work within a nurture provision, supporting pupils who require a therapeutic, relationship-based approach to learning. You will play a key role in helping pupils develop emotional regulation, rebuild confidence, and re-engage with education.
Key Responsibilities - Nurture Teacher - Luton
Plan and deliver tailored, nurture-based lessons that meet the individual needs of pupils Support pupils with SEMH needs, focusing on emotional regulation and behaviour for learning Create a safe, predictable, and structured classroom environment Build strong, trusting relationships to support pupils' social and emotional development Use trauma-informed and attachment-aware practices in daily teaching Deliver personalised learning aligned with EHCP outcomes Monitor and track both academic and emotional progress Implement and model positive behaviour strategies and restorative approaches Work closely with SENCOs, therapists, pastoral teams, and external professionals Engage with families and carers to ensure consistent support for pupils
Why This Role? - Career Progression
This Nurture Teacher role offers excellent long-term career development opportunities in the education and training sector, including progression into:
SEN Leadership or SENCO roles Specialist SEMH Teaching Educational Psychology Therapy-based careers (Speech & Language, Occupational Therapy) Pastoral or Behaviour Leadership
We are looking for someone who:
Holds QTS/QTLS or has significant experience within SEN/SEMH settings Has experience supporting pupils with SEMH, trauma, or complex needs Demonstrates empathy, resilience, and consistency Able to commute to Luton Is confident using nurture and trauma-informed approaches Is passionate about inclusive education and pupil wellbeing Has strong communication and teamwork skills Is committed to ongoing professional development
What the Role Offers - Luton
Competitive salary: £28,527.00 - £34,281.00 per annum Small class sizes and a strong staff-to-pupil ratio A supportive and experienced multidisciplinary team Ongoing CPD in nurture, SEMH, and trauma-informed practice A strong focus on staff wellbeing A genuinely rewarding role where you can make a lasting difference
Apply for this opportunity in the education and training sector today and be part of a school where relationships, wellbeing, and nurture are at the heart of everything they do
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Location:
Luton, Bedfordshire
Salary:
£28,527 - £34,281 /annum
Job Type:
FullTime
Category:
Education

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