Nurture & Family Engagement Lead

What skills and experience we're looking for

We are seeking a compassionate, resilient, and skilled professional who brings

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Qualifications & Experience

HLTA status (or equivalent) with proven experience supporting children with SEND and SEMH needs within a primary or nurture setting.

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Nurture Expertise

Strong working knowledge of Nurture Principles, attachment theory, trauma-informed approaches, and assessment tools (e.g., Boxall Profile).

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Family-First Approach

Exceptional communication skills with the ability to engage hard-to-reach families with empathy, diplomacy, and respect.

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Safeguarding Integrity

A robust understanding of safeguarding procedures, CPOMS recording, and multi-agency processes (TAC/TAF, CIN, CP).

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Crisis Resilience

Calm under pressure, with strong emotional de-escalation skills and a proactive approach to pupil well-being.

What the school offers its staff

• A warm, inclusive school community committed to nurturing every child’s potential.
• A dedicated, well-resourced Nurture Room environment.
• Ongoing professional development, training, and career progression opportunities.
• A supportive leadership team that prioritizes staff well-being and mental health.

Commitment to safeguarding

Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment. Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance. Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant): Childcare Disqualification Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) Medical Online and Social Media Prohibition from Teaching Right to Work Satisfactory References Suitability to Work with Children You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.