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Nurture Teacher – Primary SEND

Location: Maidstone

Full-time | Permanent

Start Date: September 2025

Salary: Competitive (depending on experience)

Help children grow in a setting built on care, trust, and inclusion.

A warm and supportive Primary SEND school in Maidstone is seeking a compassionate and experienced Nurture Teacher to join their team from September 2025.

This is a full-time, permanent role ideal for a teacher with Early Years training and a passion for nurturing young learners with complex needs, including SLD (Severe Learning Difficulties).

The Role:

· Lead a small Nurture group of pupils with SLD and additional needs

· Create a safe, calm and supportive learning environment

· Deliver personalised, play-based and sensory learning activities

· Use communication systems including **Makaton** and **PECS** (desirable)

· Work closely with TAs, therapists, and families to support holistic development

· Focus on building trust, routines and emotional wellbeing alongside academic learning

What We’re Looking For:

· Qualified Teacher Status (QTS or EYTS)

· Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) training or strong EY experience

· Experience teaching pupils with SLD, ASD or other complex needs

· Knowledge or experience using Makaton, PECS, and sensory strategies (desirable)

· Calm, nurturing approach and a genuine passion for inclusive education

· Excellent teamwork and communication skills

What We Offer:

· A highly supportive and caring staff team

· Well-resourced classrooms with access to sensory and therapy spaces

· Specialist training and ongoing CPD in SEND and communication approaches

· A strong focus on staff wellbeing and professional development

· A meaningful and rewarding role where no two days are the same

Interviews to be held next week – early applications are strongly encouraged.

Apply now and help us nurture the potential in every child