Level 2 Nurture Teaching Assistant
Coventry
Full time
£95–£105 per day
Vacancy ID
165af4ef-0c5d-4341-891d-173b7708798a
Job Description
This role offers the chance to support pupils who benefit from a gentle structure and consistent emotional reassurance within a warm community-focused primary school. As a Level 2 Nurture Teaching Assistant you’ll work closely with the class teacher and the school’s pastoral lead to create a calm predictable environment where children feel safe enough to take risks in their learning.
Your day will blend classroom support with small-group nurture sessions designed to strengthen emotional regulation communication and confidence. You’ll help children make sense of routines develop friendships and re-engage positively with learning after moments of overwhelm. This role suits someone who is patient reflective and skilled at building trust slowly but meaningfully.
You’ll have the freedom to use creativity to break down barriers to learning and the support of a staff team who believe that relationships sit at the heart of progress. This is a rewarding position for someone who enjoys seeing quiet daily wins grow into long-term change.
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES
Support pupils with social emotional and developmental needs in class and small groups
Deliver structured nurture interventions with guidance from the pastoral team
Model calm communication and help children rebuild confidence after dysregulated moments
Collaborate with teachers on adapting tasks routines and expectations
Maintain consistent boundaries and track progress against personalised plans
Desired Experience
+ Qualifications
JOB REQUIREMENTS
Experience supporting pupils with social emotional or developmental needs
Strong communication skills and a steady reassuring presence
Confidence facilitating small group sessions focused on wellbeing and interaction
A patient reflective approach and a commitment to safeguarding
Level 2+ classroom experience is ideal but not essential for the right candidate
About the School
This Coventry CV3 primary school has a reputation for its strong community ethos and its commitment to nurturing every child through a blend of academic expectation and thoughtful pastoral care. Rated Good by Ofsted the school prioritises emotional safety and positive relationships as the foundation for all learning. Classrooms are calm structured and supported by a team who work closely across year groups to ensure that no child ever falls through the gaps.
The school’s pastoral provision has been recognised locally for its impact on confidence attendance and readiness to learn. Staff collaborate with families therapists and community partners to ensure pupils experiencing barriers feel fully understood. Professional development is taken seriously and nurture practice is embedded in the school's culture rather than added on as an afterthought.
This is an ideal setting for someone who values relational practice wants to deepen their experience in wellbeing-led support and thrives in a school that celebrates generosity teamwork and steady long-term progress.
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What do I need?
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Eligibility to work in the UK.
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A DBS (and Overseas Police Check if you’ve recently lived outside the UK for more than 6 months).
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Education-based referee details - we’ll apply for the references!
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Successful applicants will be required to undergo an enhanced DBS check via the Disclosure and Barring Service. Our HR and Safeguarding team will be there to support you throughout the process.
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