Nurture Teaching Assistant

Join Our Team: Nurture Teaching Assistant
Are you passionate about helping children who have Additional Learning Needs (ALN) thrive and reach their full potential? If so, we have an exciting opportunity for a dedicated Nurture Teaching Assistant to join our supportive and forward-thinking team at a vibrant Primary School in the heart of Newport. This full-time role offers a rewarding chance to make a real difference in the lives of young learners who need extra emotional and educational support.

About the Role
As a Nurture Teaching Assistant, you will:

• Provide personalised support to children with social, emotional, and mental health needs.
• Assist in delivering the nurture curriculum, focusing on building confidence, resilience, and vital social skills.
• Collaborate closely with the class teacher and SENCO to implement individualised learning plans.
• Create and maintain a safe, inclusive, and nurturing environment where every child feels valued and supported.
• Lead small group or one-to-one sessions, addressing specific learning and emotional needs.
• Promote positive behaviour, emotional regulation, and well-being through tailored interventions.

About You
We are looking for someone who:

• Has a genuine passion for supporting both the emotional and academic development of children with ALN.
• Demonstrates patience, empathy, and positivity, with the ability to connect with children on a personal level.
• Works collaboratively within a team and can also take initiative when required.
• Any experience working with children is highly valued, but not essential.

What We Offer

• A warm, supportive, and collaborative team environment.
• Ongoing professional development to help you grow and enhance your skills.
• The opportunity to make a lasting impact on the lives of young learners.
• A vibrant and inclusive school community in the heart of Newport, where every child’s potential is celebrated.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. An enhanced DBS check will be required for the successful candidate.

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.
Teaching Personnel is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We undertake safeguarding checks on all workers in accordance with DfE statutory guidance ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’ this may also include an online search as part of our due diligence on shortlisted applicants.
We offer all our registered candidates FREE child protection and prevent duty training. All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. Full assistance provided.
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