Thrive Practitioner

Salary: £27,463.12 - £29,982.50 Category: Education Position Type: Permanent Full-Time Term Time Only Location: Linemere School Hours: 40 hours per week Aurora Linemere is brand new school, opening its doors in January 2027, and we're looking for an experienced Thrive Practitioner to help make this vision a reality. This is a rare opportunity to be part of something truly transformative. Aurora Linemere will be a nurturing, inclusive and ambitious school for children and young people aged 5–19 with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) and Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs. With a capacity of 96 students, our vision is to create a safe, enriching and aspirational environment where every learner can thrive. Your Role As our Thrive Practitioner, you'll take responsibility for the day‑to‑day running of the Thrive provision, ensuring pupils receive high‑quality, developmentally informed support. You'll work closely with the Senior Leadership Team, therapeutic colleagues and teaching staff to embed the Thrive Approach across the whole school. Your responsibilities will include: Delivering 1:1, small‑group and whole‑class Thrive sessions Completing Thrive Online assessments and creating action plans Supporting pupils with emotional regulation, behaviour and social development Modelling Thrive, PACE, Emotional Coaching and restorative practices Providing therapeutic interventions in collaboration with the therapeutic team Coaching and guiding staff to embed Thrive‑aligned strategies across the school About You We're looking for someone who is passionate about child development and committed to inclusive practice. Essential Qualifications GCSE English and Maths (Grade C/4 or above) Thrive Practitioner qualification (or willingness to complete) HLTA Level 4 (or willingness to work towards) Strong IT skills Essential Experience Experience supporting children with SEN, ASD, ADHD or SEMH needs Understanding of safeguarding, KCSIE and child protection procedures Experie