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.