KS3 Nurture Teacher in Chislehurst

Baston House School is seeking a dedicated and inspiring KS3 Nurture Teacher to join our team on a permanent basis. This is an exciting opportunity for a passionate teacher to make a real difference in the lives of pupils with autism and additional needs. You will help create an inclusive, supportive environment where every pupil can thrive academically, socially, and emotionally.

About the Role

You will lead a small Key Stage 3 nurture class, delivering a broad, balanced curriculum tailored to individual EHCPs while promoting life skills, emotional regulation, communication, and independence. You will be part of a multidisciplinary team—including speech and language therapists, occupational therapists, behaviour analysts, and pastoral staff—working together to remove barriers to learning and ensure every pupil feels valued and supported.

Key Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver engaging, differentiated lessons tailored to individual EHCPs
• Create a safe, structured, and nurturing learning environment
• Promote pupil wellbeing, confidence, and emotional development alongside academic progress
• Use a range of teaching strategies and assistive technologies to meet individual needs
• Monitor, assess, and report on pupil progress using school systems
• Work closely with parents/carers and external professionals to provide holistic support
• Participate in school life, including staff meetings, CPD, and school events
• Maintain accurate records of behaviour, incidents, and pupil progress
• Contribute to curriculum planning and policy development as required

Who We’re Looking For

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or equivalent
• Experience teaching pupils with autism or learning difficulties
• Strong classroom management and behaviour regulation skills
• Ability to plan and adapt lessons for a range of learning styles and abilities
• Excellent communication, teamwork, and organisational skills
• A reflective, proactive, and solution-focused approach
• Desirable:
• Knowledge of TEACCH, PECS, SCERTS, or similar frameworks
• Experience in specialist or alternative provision settings
• Understanding of trauma-informed practice and positive behaviour support
• Ability to deliver a nurture-based curriculum and contribute to social/emotional learning
• Familiarity with EHCP processes and statutory reporting

At Baston House, every lesson is an opportunity to make a difference. You’ll be empowered to innovate, develop your own skills, and play a central role in a school that celebrates curiosity, creativity, and the unique potential of every pupil. If you’re ready to bring your ideas, energy, and passion to a place where they truly matter, this is the role for you.

About Us

Baston House is an independent day specialist provider of education and care for young people and adults aged 5 to 19 years who have been diagnosed with Autism (ASC). Baston House School ensures that our school environment supports learning and promotes the well-being of pupils and staff through a strong sense of community cohesion. Creating a sense of community, developing social understanding, improving well-being, enhancing academic achievement, and developing independence are at the root of our school community.

For over 19 years Options Autism have provided care and education to pupils, young people and adults with autism, complex needs and learning difficulties. We are a leading provider of education for neurodivergent young people and young adults. As part of Outcomes First Group, we are leading our sector in setting and delivering new approaches that provide measurable outcomes for those in our care.

We are really proud to say that in 2025, Outcomes First Group were officially certified as a ‘Great Place to Work’ for the sixth year running.

Why join Options Autism?

We place the outcomes of the pupils in our services at the heart of everything we do, so you’ll wake every day in the knowledge that your role will have a significant positive impact on the lives of others. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of pupils. All applicants will be subject to social media checks and successful applicants to a fully enhanced DBS.

Benefits

Your health and wellbeing are important to us, so you’ll get an exceptional reward package including:

• Life Assurance
• Pension scheme with options to increase your contributions
• “Your Wellbeing Matters” – access to a wide range of first-class mental health support services and physical health checks
• And a market-leading benefit offering through our Flexible Benefits Platform, Vista, enables you to choose the package that’s right for you, including:
• A wide range of health, wellbeing, and insurance benefits
• 100’s of discount options valid in the UK and abroad
• Cycle to Work Schemes
• Electric Car Purchase Scheme
• Critical illness cover
• Family Growth Support - inclusive benefits package covering enhanced maternity and paternity leave, along with paid fertility treatment support.

We reserve the right to close the vacancy early if we receive a high volume of suitable applications.

*You’ll work 80% of your contractual hours for 100% of your pay, giving you more time to do the things that make you happy. 4DWW is subject to successful completion of probation and is not a contractual benefit.

Outcomes First Group is committed to carrying out a fair, thorough and efficient recruitment process in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education. Whilst we aim to keep applicants informed throughout, Outcomes First Group does not accept liability for any loss of earnings or other associated costs incurred by applicants as a result of delays or changes in the compliance process. All stages of the compliance process are subject to necessary safeguarding checks and compliance with statutory requirements, which may affect timescales.