Job Description

Nurture Teacher - Primary Model
SEMH / ASC Specialist School

Lytham St. Annes

We are seeking a compassionate and dedicated Nurture Teacher to join our specialist SEMH/ASC school, working with a small class of up to five pupils within a primary-style model.

This role is ideal for a teacher who is passionate about supporting children with Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs and Autism Spectrum Condition (ASC), and who understands the importance of structure, consistency and relationship-based practice.

The Role:

Teaching a small nurture class of up to 5 pupils
Delivering a primary-based curriculum, adapted to meet individual needs
Creating a calm, predictable and emotionally safe learning environment
Supporting pupils with emotional regulation, communication, and social development
Working closely with Teaching Assistants, therapists and the wider pastoral team
Using trauma-informed, nurture-based and autism-aware approaches
Supporting EHCP targets and individual learning plans

The Ideal Candidate Will:

Hold Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or equivalent
Have experience working with children with SEMH and/or ASC
Be confident delivering a primary-style curriculum
Have strong behaviour management grounded in positive, relational approaches
Be patient, empathetic and resilient
Be committed to safeguarding and inclusive practice

We Offer:

Small class sizes and high staff-to-pupil ratios
A supportive, specialist team environment
Opportunities for training and professional development
The chance to make a meaningful difference to children's lives

This is a rewarding opportunity for a teacher who believes in nurture first, learning second, and who wants to help children feel safe, understood and ready to learn.