Nurture Teacher

Juniper House School
Permanent - Full-time -Term time plus 10 inset days

About Juniper House School

Juniper House is a specialist SEND school dedicated to supporting the emotional wellbeing and personal development of children with special educational needs and disabilities. We believe that feeling safe, valued and understood is the foundation for all learning.

About the Role

The successful candidate will work with small groups of pupils, providing a supportive and structured environment that helps them re-engage with education. We are seeking a passionate and dedicated Nurture Teacher to join our nurturing and therapeutic educational setting. This is a unique opportunity to deliver a high-quality, mainstream curriculum while supporting pupils with a range of SEN and SEMH needs.

You will play a vital role in creating a safe, supportive, and engaging learning environment where every child can thrive academically, socially and emotionally.

Key Responsibilities

The school has small class sizes and high adult ratio to reflect the needs of our children while having high aspirations for their academic success.

• Plan and deliver creative, engaging lessons aligned with the national curriculum for KS2 and KS3 pupils

• Adapt teaching approaches to meet the individual needs of pupils within a therapeutic framework

• Foster strong, trusting relationships with pupils to support emotional regulation and readiness to learn

• Work collaboratively with a multidisciplinary team, including therapists, support staff and external professionals

• Use trauma-informed and attachment-aware practices in the classroom

• Monitor, assess, and report on pupil progress, both academically and socially

• Create a positive, inclusive classroom environment that promotes wellbeing and resilience

About You

We are looking for someone who:

• Holds Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)

• Has experience teaching within KS2 and the ability to teach across KS2/3

• Has a strong understanding of the national curriculum

• Is passionate about inclusive education and supporting pupils with additional needs

• Demonstrates patience, empathy and resilience

• Is open to learning and applying therapeutic and trauma-informed approaches

• Works well as part of a team and communicates effectively with colleagues and families

Working Pattern and Benefits

• Monday to Friday, 8.00am to 4.00pm, with minimal after-hours commitments

• Friday afternoons are CPD time with no students on site, plus 10 INSET days across the year

• Therapeutic reflection and twice-daily briefings to support strong practice and consistency

• Regular offsite outdoor learning and enrichment sessions

• Hot lunch cooked on site every day

• Opportunities to collaborate across West Berkshire and with our partnership school, sharing expertise and best practice

• Life insurance (death in service) – 4x basic annual salary

• Health cash plan (Health Shield) (after probation/eligibility applies)

• Training and development – induction and mandatory training, plus CPD, therapeutic support and further qualifications

• Free holiday accommodation – company holiday home on south coast

• Discounts – Blue Light Card + local partner discounts

• Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) – free, confidential 24/7 support helpline

• Company pension with award winning provider and enhanced employer contributions

• Company sick pay scheme available after 6 months’ service

• Electric car scheme + Cycle to Work – salary sacrifice options

• Recognition – Employee of the Month + long service awards

• Discounted driving lessons with local instructor

• Referral bonus scheme – financial incentives for successful referrals (criteria apply)

Equality and Diversity

Amegreen is committed to being an organisation that allows people to be their authentic selves in a safe and inclusive environment. We are actively building diverse teams and welcome applicants from all backgrounds. If you require any accessibility adjustments to support your application, please contact us.

Safeguarding

Amegreen Children’s Services is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All roles are subject to an enhanced DBS check and references. All employees must complete mandatory safeguarding and GDPR training. Successful candidates will complete a thorough safeguarding onboarding process, including a full employment history review and an enhanced DBS check.