SEMH Nurture Teacher

Nurture Teacher - Alternative Provision (SEND/SEMH)

Start: September 2026 (or sooner for the right candidate) | Full Time | Temporary to Permanent Opportunity
Pay: Competitive and Negotiable | Hours: Monday to Friday, 8.30am - 3.30pm

Tradewind are recruiting!

Are you a committed SEND or Nurture Teacher with a passion for inclusion and supporting young people at risk of exclusion from mainstream education?

Tradewind Recruitment is working with a specialist Alternative Provision in Rochdale that supports pupils aged 11-16 with SEMH and SEND needs. We are seeking a dedicated Nurture Teacher to deliver core subjects within a structured, supportive environment focused on re-engagement and reintegration into mainstream education where possible.

This is a full-time temporary to permanent role within a highly supportive provision, working with small classes and strong multi-agency support.

The Role

• Teach core subjects (English, Maths and/or Science) to small groups aged 11-16
  * Deliver learning from a set scheme of work with strong differentiation to meet individual needs
  * Support pupils working below age-related expectations due to SEND, SEMH or gaps in learning
  * Work within a nurture-based, trauma-informed and relational practice approach
  * Contribute to alternative education pathways focused on reintegration and progression
  * Work closely with on-site social workers, learning mentors and support staff
  * Create a safe, structured and inclusive learning environment

The Provision

The setting supports young people who are at risk of exclusion or disengagement from education. Pupils may present with SEMH needs, autism, ADHD, anxiety, or attachment-related difficulties. The focus is on re-engagement, emotional regulation, and academic progress through small group teaching and personalised support.

Requirements

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS or QTLS) essential
  * Experience teaching SEND, SEMH or within Alternative Provision
  * Strong understanding of differentiation and nurture-based approaches
  * Commitment to inclusive education and reintegration pathways
  * Excellent behaviour management and relationship-building skills
  * Ability to deliver structured learning in small group settings

By registering with Tradewind, you will benefit from:

• Top rates of pay through our attraction of the best education talent.
  * Access to over 2,500 free training courses, thanks to our new partnership with The National College, which is why we can offer you more certified CPD courses than any other education recruitment agency.
  * A generous referral scheme - recommend a friend and earn a reward.
  * Full interview preparation and assistance - so you're fully prepped and confident, increasing your chances of success.
  * Help with lesson planning - our support doesn't stop once we've secured you a placement.
  * A straightforward Online Portal for your timesheets and to log your availability.
  * Our payroll team are onsite in London. Not offshore, not through a third party. We don't leave candidate service or pay to chance.
  * Holiday pay - you choose if you want to be paid inclusive of holiday pay or bank this to claim in the school holidays.
  * Free social and networking events to get to know your peers and consultants.

To be considered for this SEND Nurture Teacher position, or to hear more about other roles for next academic year, call the Manchester office on 0161 674 0138, or email Manchester@twrecruitment.com.

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