£11.85/hr to £12.60/hr
England, United Kingdom
Contract, Variable

Nurture Assistant

Posted by LONG-TERM TEACHERS LIMITED.

Nurture Assistant / Emotional Support Assistant

Are you passionate about making a real difference in the lives of vulnerable children? My client is seeking a dedicated Nurture Assistant to join their team, working to support the emotional and social development of pupils through tailored interventions and therapeutic activities. This role is essential in creating a safe and nurturing environment where children can thrive and succeed academically.

Why You Should Apply

  • Opportunity to positively impact the lives of vulnerable children
  • Work in a dynamic and supportive school environment
  • Collaborate with a dedicated team focused on student well-being
  • Participate in innovative programs such as play and art therapy

What You'll Be Doing

  • Assisting in the design, planning, and delivery of evidence-based interventions
  • Utilizing assessment tools like SNAP Behaviour to identify student needs
  • Supporting the day-to-day operations of the Rainbow Room
  • Advising and reporting to class teachers and other staff on student progress
  • Providing care and support for students' emotional well-being
  • Leading and participating in various therapeutic group sessions

About You

  • Be able to do the job as described
  • Strong communication skills with sensitivity and confidentiality
  • Ability to relate well to children and adults
  • Experience in working with vulnerable children is desirable
  • Knowledge of using assessment tools like SNAP Behaviour
  • Ability to plan and deliver emotional well-being interventions

Working with Long-term Teachers:

We are an independent agency working with Nurseries, Primary, Secondary and Special Schools.

LTT was founded with the aim of creating a genuine, transparent and straightforward service to help candidates secure their next role. We place a huge emphasis on delivering an exceptional service where you will be supported, listened to and valued throughout.

Your dedicated consultant will invest time to understand your experience, skill-set and what your ideal role looks like. You will have frequent updates with your progress through compliance, applications for specific roles as well as additional roles which we feel may be of interest to you.

We are proud to have the highest standard of compliance in achieving the REC audited status. Working with us means you will get the very best support and guidance through the clearance process from your own specific point of contact from our in-house compliance team.

In addition to the above we also offer:

  • Guaranteed Pay Plans
  • Agency Worker Regulations
  • Interview preparation advice and support
  • Support and counselling through a confidential helpline
  • 24/7 access to a UK GP, including consultations and prescription delivery
  • Discounts and offers worth hundreds of pounds
  • Statutory employment rights, such as; sick pay, holiday pay, maternity and paternity pay