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Nurture Practitioner Lead - Full-time

Northdown Primary School, Margate

  • Ref:KCC886-2009-98S
  • Posted:08/11/2021
  • Pay:KR 5
  • Start Date:January
  • App Close Date:01/12/2021 at 12:00
  • Interviews:Tuesday 7th December

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The Governors, staff, pupils, and parents are seeking to appoint an experienced Nurture Practitioner, to work under the guidance of the SENCo/senior staff to provide support for social, emotional, and mental health needs of individuals/groups, through a nurture group approach. This will also include advising class teachers on the provision for meeting SEMH needs within the classroom environment through inclusive teaching practices. 

Nurture practitioners assess learning, social and emotional needs and give the necessary help to remove the barriers to learning. There is great emphasis on language development and communication. Nothing is taken for granted and everything is explained, supported by good role modeling, demonstration, and the use of gestures as appropriate. As the children learn academically and socially, they develop confidence, become responsive to others, learn self-respect and take pride in behaving well and in achieving.

The ideal candidate will have a clear understanding of the 6 nurture principles as well as experience in using the Boxall Profile screening tool and in using this to form and carry out specific interventions. Experience in supporting children with SEND and SEMH needs is key. 

Key Functions

  • To support the running and establishment of a school nurture group, run on the traditional Boxall Profile model.
  • To plan and facilitate specific well-being interventions, e.g., drawing and talking, Lego therapy, and anger or anxiety management.
  • To lead and maintain positive and enjoyable break times for pupils including organising and participating in physical games and activities alongside others.
  • To contribute to the whole school inclusive ethos, environment, and organisation both practically and as a positive role model for pupils and colleagues

Information about the school

Our Primary school was established as an Academy by The Kemnal Academies Trust in 2012. We are one of a number of Primary schools supported by TKAT across the South East of England.

Working within a Multi-Academy Trust, we are in a privileged position to collaborate with other schools and receive the first-hand experience of immediate and significant teacher training which enables us to be innovative in our approaches to 21st-century teaching practice.

Through our ethos of ‘I Can…’, we believe that every child can succeed. We ensure that our children develop high aspirations, self-belief, and an understanding of their world and their community. We believe that the mastery of reading, writing, and mathematics are the cornerstones that allow children and young people to build a happy, self-determined, and fulfilled life.

All staff at our school strive to build upon our vision of children and families exploring new horizons - raising aspirations through supporting the community in many different ways and often the unexpected. We recognise the importance of having strong relationships with parents and the community, and the impact it has on learning outcomes.

We believe in creating an environment where all children are valued and their voices heard so that the education we deliver is tailored to the children of our community. We recognise that our community is influenced by many cultures, beliefs, and life circumstances that shape the present lives of our children.

With our ethos of ‘I can…’ we invest in the core values of Harmony, Curiosity, Courage, Determination, and Aspiration which are intrinsic to a developed curriculum that recognises the unique makeup of our community. We are committed to taking the children on a journey of challenge and self-discovery through new experiences to promote growth, both in mind and body.

Education is a fundamental human right and we are proud to serve these children and their community. We are committed to promoting the long-term collective well-being of all the children entrusted to our care and are committed to supporting children’s positive mental health.

Job Contact Information

Fax: (01843) 222341

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all our students. You are advised that this post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and therefore this post is subject to an Enhanced Disclosure Application to the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS). Please be aware that schools are also required to undertake online recruitment checks on shortlisted candidates under changes to Keeping Children Safe in Education.