Nurture Teaching Assistant
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Location: Blackburn
Hours: Full Time(Term Time)
Start Date: September
Pay- £14.30- 15.50 Per Hour depending on experince.
We are seeking a caring, resilient and dedicated Nurture Teaching Assistant to join our primary school team in Blackburn on a Full-time basis. This is a rewarding opportunity to support pupils who require additional emotional, social and behavioural support to access learning successfully.
The Role
As a Nurture Teaching Assistant, you will:
Work closely with individual pupils and small groups across the primary age range
Support children with social, emotional and mental health (SEMH) needs
Help pupils develop confidence, emotional regulation and positive relationships
Deliver nurture-based interventions in line with the school’s nurture provision
Work collaboratively with class teachers, SENCOs and external professionals
Promote a safe, supportive and inclusive learning environment
The Ideal Candidate
We are looking for someone who:
Has experience working with children in a primary or nurture/SEMH setting
Demonstrates a calm, patient and empathetic approach
Understands attachment, trauma-informed practice and nurture principles (desirable)
Has strong communication and teamwork skills
Is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children
What We Offer
A supportive and welcoming school environment
Ongoing professional development and training
The opportunity to make a real difference to pupils’ lives
A full-time, term-time position within a committed staff team
All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQ’s on the Teaching Personnel website for details.
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.
Teaching Personnel is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We undertake safeguarding checks on all workers in accordance with DfE statutory guidance ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’ this may also include an online search as part of our due diligence on shortlisted applicants.
We offer all our registered candidates FREE child protection and prevent duty training. All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. Full assistance provided.
For details of our privacy policy, please visit the Teaching Personnel website
Location: Blackburn
Hours: Full Time(Term Time)
Start Date: September
Pay- £14.30- 15.50 Per Hour depending on experince.
We are seeking a caring, resilient and dedicated Nurture Teaching Assistant to join our primary school team in Blackburn on a Full-time basis. This is a rewarding opportunity to support pupils who require additional emotional, social and behavioural support to access learning successfully.
The Role
As a Nurture Teaching Assistant, you will:
Work closely with individual pupils and small groups across the primary age range
Support children with social, emotional and mental health (SEMH) needs
Help pupils develop confidence, emotional regulation and positive relationships
Deliver nurture-based interventions in line with the school’s nurture provision
Work collaboratively with class teachers, SENCOs and external professionals
Promote a safe, supportive and inclusive learning environment
The Ideal Candidate
We are looking for someone who:
Has experience working with children in a primary or nurture/SEMH setting
Demonstrates a calm, patient and empathetic approach
Understands attachment, trauma-informed practice and nurture principles (desirable)
Has strong communication and teamwork skills
Is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children
What We Offer
A supportive and welcoming school environment
Ongoing professional development and training
The opportunity to make a real difference to pupils’ lives
A full-time, term-time position within a committed staff team
All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQ’s on the Teaching Personnel website for details.
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.
Teaching Personnel is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We undertake safeguarding checks on all workers in accordance with DfE statutory guidance ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’ this may also include an online search as part of our due diligence on shortlisted applicants.
We offer all our registered candidates FREE child protection and prevent duty training. All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. Full assistance provided.
For details of our privacy policy, please visit the Teaching Personnel website