Pastoral & welfare

Nurture & Family Engagement Lead

The District CofE Primary School · Newton-le-Willows · St. Helens

Job description

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.

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About this school

The District CofE Primary School

Academy converter · Primary · Ages 2–11

Good

Pupils: 372
Avg teacher salary: £53,697
Pupil:teacher ratio: 21.2:1
Academy trust: RAINBOW EDUCATION MULTI-ACADEMY TRUST

Average (mean) teacher salary · DfE School Workforce Census 2024/25

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