Nurture Teaching Assistant

Location: Blackburn
Hours:Part Time(Term Time)

We are seeking a caring, resilient and dedicated Nurture Teaching Assistant to join our primary school team in Blackburn on a Part-time basis. This is a rewarding opportunity to support pupils who require additional emotional, social and behavioural support to access learning successfully.

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

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

• 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.
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