Academdics are currently workign on behalf of a SEN specialist school who are seeking a dedicated and compassionate Nurture KS2 Teacher to join a specialist SEMH school in Royston, working primarily with Key Stage 2 learners. This is a highly rewarding opportunity within the education and training sector for an experienced teacher or nurture specialist who is passionate about trauma-informed practice and supporting pupils to re-engage with learning.

KS2 Teacher - SEMH Specialist School (KS2)

Location: Royston

Sector: Education and Training

Salary: £28,618 - £41,137 per annum (Actual)

Contract: Full-Time | Permanent (or Temp-to-Perm)

As a KS2 Teacher, you will play a pivotal role in creating a safe, structured, and nurturing environment where KS2 pupils with Social, Emotional, and Mental Health needs can develop emotional regulation, confidence, and positive relationships, enabling them to thrive both academically and socially.

The Role - Royston (KS2 Focus)

Deliver nurture-based teaching to KS2 pupils in small group and 1:1 settings
Support learners with SEMH needs, including emotional regulation and behaviour management
Apply trauma-informed and attachment-aware approaches consistently
Implement personalised learning, behaviour, and emotional support plans
Work collaboratively with pastoral teams, SENCOs, and external professionals
Create a calm, predictable, and inclusive learning environment that promotes wellbeing

The Ideal KS2 Teacher Will

Be a qualified teacher (QTS/QTLS desirable) or have strong SEMH/nurture experience
Have proven experience supporting KS2 pupils with SEMH, behaviour needs, or trauma
Demonstrate a calm, resilient, and consistent approach
Possess excellent communication and relationship-building skills
Be passionate about inclusive education and pupil wellbeing
Show a commitment to ongoing professional development

What the School in Royston Can Offer

Salary of £28,618 - £41,137 per annum
A supportive and experienced SEMH staff team
Strong emphasis on staff wellbeing and professional support
Small class sizes with high staff-to-pupil ratios
High-quality CPD in SEMH, nurture, and trauma-informed practice
A genuinely rewarding role where you can make a lasting difference

If you are a KS2 Teacher seeking a meaningful role within the education and training sector, we would love to hear from you.

Apply today to join a school in Royston where nurture, relationships, and wellbeing are at the heart of everything they do