Behaviour and Nurture Specialist

Overview

As Behaviour and Nurture Specialist, you lead the Behaviour and Nurture Room to provide a safe, therapeutic space for pupils with SEND needing emotional regulation and behavioural support. You collaborate with staff, families, and external agencies to promote positive behaviour and wellbeing, helping pupils re-engage with learning. You apply restorative practices and contribute to reintegration into class, supporting consistent, nurturing care across the school. This role offers meaningful impact in shaping pupils’ emotional resilience within a close-knit team.

Responsibilities

• Provide calm, nurturing environments for pupils in distress and support self-regulation and social skills
• Build positive relationships as a consistent key adult and support reintegration after incidents
• Supervise pupils in the Behaviour/Nurture Room throughout the day
• Deliver restorative conversations and reflective sessions after incidents
• Promote positive behaviour and pupil responsibility
• Implement and uphold the Behaviour Policy; de-escalate using positive behaviour strategies
• Contribute to behaviour support plans, risk assessments, and individual pupil strategies
• Maintain accurate records of incidents, interventions, and pupil progress

Key requirements

• Experience with SEND and behavioural support in a school setting (implied)
• Ability to support emotional regulation and coping strategies
• Excellent relationship-building with pupils, families, and staff
• Willingness to participate in DBS clearance and safeguarding checks
• Ability to plan and reflect on pupil progress and intervene appropriately
• Commitment to safeguarding and inclusive education

• Empathy
• Resilience
• Strong communication
• Behaviour management
• Restorative conversations
• Record-keeping and reporting

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