Nurture & Family Engagement Lead
The District CofE Primary School, Newton-le-Willows, Merseyside, WA12 9PZ17 days remaining to apply
Start date details
As soon as possible
Closing date
6 November 2026 at 9am
Date listed
20 October 2026
Job details
Job role
- Pastoral, health and welfare
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Working pattern
- Part time: 32.5 hour per week - Monday to Friday - Term Time Only
Contract type
- Permanent
Full time equivalent salary
- £35,570.00 - £37,563.00
Pay scale
- NJC SCP 23 - 25 Grade
What skills and experience we're looking for
We are seeking a compassionate, resilient, and skilled professional who brings:
Qualifications & Experience: HLTA status (or equivalent) with proven experience supporting children with SEND and SEMH needs within a primary or nurture setting.
Nurture Expertise: Strong working knowledge of Nurture Principles, attachment theory, trauma-informed approaches, and assessment tools (e.g., Boxall Profile).
Family-First Approach: Exceptional communication skills with the ability to engage hard-to-reach families with empathy, diplomacy, and respect.
Safeguarding Integrity: A robust understanding of safeguarding procedures, CPOMS recording, and multi-agency processes (TAC/TAF, CIN, CP).
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.
Further information about the job
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.
Applying for the job
Please complete the online application.
CVs will not be accepted for this application.
Additional documents
If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.
About The District CofE Primary School
- Organisation type
- Academy, Church of England, ages 2 to 11
- Education phase
- Primary school
- Size
- 365 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 2 to 11
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- Email address
- vacancies@remat.org.uk
- Phone number
- 01744 678250
The District CE Primary School is at the heart of the local community. We have a beautiful school building, with a long history and extensive grounds for the children to enjoy. We provide an inclusive and nurturing learning environment, a bespoke curriculum and excellent pastoral and early intervention support to meet the needs of our children and families.
Arranging a visit to The District CofE Primary School
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email vacancies@remat.org.uk.
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