Behaviour and Nurture Specialist
Suffolk County Council · Ipswich
- Centre Academy East Anglia
- Address: Church Road, Brettenham, Ipswich, Suffolk IP7 7QR
- Salary: To be discussed and agreed in interview
- Hours: Full Time
- Contract: Permanent, required as soon as possible
- Reference: 5618
As the Behaviour and Nurture Specialist at Centre Academy you will lead and supervise the school's Behaviour and Nurture Room, providing a safe, supportive, and therapeutic environment for pupils with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) who require emotional regulation, behavioural support, and targeted intervention. You will work closely with teaching staff, pastoral teams, therapists, families, and external agencies to promote positive behaviour, emotional wellbeing, engagement in learning, and successful reintegration into class.
Main responsibilities
Student support and pastoral care:
- Provide a calm, nurturing and structured environment for pupils experiencing emotional distress, anxiety, dysregulation, or behavioural difficulties.
- Support pupils in developing self-regulation, resilience, social skills, and coping strategies.
- Build positive and trusting relationships with pupils and act as a consistent key adult.
- Supervise pupils accessing the Behaviour/Nurture Room throughout the school day.
- Support pupils returning to learning following behavioural incidents, emotional difficulties, or periods of absence.
- Deliver restorative conversations and reflective sessions with pupils following incidents.
- Promote positive behaviour and encourage pupils to take responsibility for their actions.
Behaviour Management:
- Implement the school's Behaviour Policy consistently and fairly.
- Support pupils to understand expectations, boundaries, and consequences.
- De-escalate situations using recognised positive behaviour support strategies.
- Respond appropriately to incidents of challenging behaviour.
- Contribute to behaviour support plans, risk assessments, and individual pupil strategies.
- Maintain accurate records of incidents, interventions, outcomes, and pupil progress.
About us
Centre Academy East Anglia is a small SEN School and is a vibrant and inclusive educational institution dedicated to providing a safe and nurturing environment for our students. We are seeking a dedicated and reliable Behaviour/Nurture Supervisor to join our team. Applicants are required to attend a face-to-face interview, reference checks, and an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) clearance is required for this position prior to commencement. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. CAEA is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.
For more information
To find out more, please contact Lisa Gilbert, Head of School by calling 01449 736404.
How to apply
Please email admin@centreacademy.uk to request an application pack.
Applications will be considered upon receipt.
Closing date: 1pm, 11 November 2026