Job Description

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.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: 28,000.00-39,000.00 per year

Benefits:

On-site parking
Schedule:

Monday to Friday
Experience:

SEN Teaching: 1 year (preferred)
Licence/Certification:

QTS (preferred)
Work authorisation:

United Kingdom (required)
Location:

Maidstone ME14 (preferred)
Work Location: In person

Reference ID: #INDHP
Expected start date: 01/09/2025