Thrive Practitioner
| Posting date: | 26 June 2025 |
|---|---|
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 30 June 2025 |
| Location: | Middlesbrough, TS3 7EA |
| Company: | Teaching Vacancies |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 8887a7b7-dff7-4b91-bac7-f95f3dd4458b |
Summary
What skills and experience we're looking for
A Thrive Practitioner will provide therapeutic support and interventions for pupils with complex physical and/or mental health difficulties, fostering emotional wellbeing and resilience through the Thrive approach. The Thrive Practitioner will work closely with educational staff, mental health professionals, and families to create a nurturing environment that promotes personal development and academic success. Our team works together in school and across the Trust, sharing their experience, reflecting on evidence-based research and innovating to discover pedagogies that work for each individual learner.
What the school offers its staff
The Trust is committed to investing in the training and development of its staff to ensure they possess the necessary skills for their roles. If you identify any gaps in your experience, please mention them in your application and express your readiness to acquire these skills.
Further details about the role
MAIN DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Assessment, Planning and Therapeutic Support
• Conduct thorough assessments of pupils' emotional and social needs using the Thrive framework
• Develop and implement individualised support plans that align with pupils' educational and therapeutic goals.
• Deliver tailored Thrive interventions to support pupils' emotional regulation, social skills, and resilience.
• Facilitate group and individual sessions that promote emotional well-being and personal development.
Collaboration
• Work collaborativelywith teachers, healthcare professionals, and parents/carers to ensure a holistic approach to each pupil’s care and education.
• Participate in multi-disciplinary meetings to share insights and strategies for supporting pupils.
Monitoring and Evaluation
• Track and evaluate the progress of pupils against their personal development plans, adjusting interventions as necessary to meet evolving needs.
• Maintain accurate records of interventions and outcomes to inform future practice.
Training and Development
• Provide training and support to staff on the Thrive approach and strategies for promoting emotional well-being in the classroom.
• Stay updated on best practises and developments in therapeutic interventions and mental health support.
Creating an Inclusive Environment
• Foster a safe and inclusive environment where all pupils feel valued and supported.
• Promote a culture of respect, kindness, and resilience in line with the school’s vision and values.
Commitment to Safeguarding
• A commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of pupils
• Adherence to the school’s policies and procedures regarding safeguarding and child protection.
The above duties and responsibilities cannot totally encompass or define all tasks which may be required of the incumbent. The outlined duties and responsibilities may, therefore, vary from time to time without materially changing either the character or level of responsibility; these factors are reflected in the post grade.
All employees are expected to demonstrate a commitment to the principles of equal rights both in relation to employment issues and service delivery and to adhere to the policies of the Council in performance of their duties.
All employees are expected to respect all confidentialities and principles and practice of the Data Protection Act.
Commitment to safeguarding
Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment. Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance. Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant): childcare disqualification Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) medical online and social media prohibition from teaching right to work satisfactory references suitability to work with children You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.
A Thrive Practitioner will provide therapeutic support and interventions for pupils with complex physical and/or mental health difficulties, fostering emotional wellbeing and resilience through the Thrive approach. The Thrive Practitioner will work closely with educational staff, mental health professionals, and families to create a nurturing environment that promotes personal development and academic success. Our team works together in school and across the Trust, sharing their experience, reflecting on evidence-based research and innovating to discover pedagogies that work for each individual learner.
What the school offers its staff
The Trust is committed to investing in the training and development of its staff to ensure they possess the necessary skills for their roles. If you identify any gaps in your experience, please mention them in your application and express your readiness to acquire these skills.
Further details about the role
MAIN DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Assessment, Planning and Therapeutic Support
• Conduct thorough assessments of pupils' emotional and social needs using the Thrive framework
• Develop and implement individualised support plans that align with pupils' educational and therapeutic goals.
• Deliver tailored Thrive interventions to support pupils' emotional regulation, social skills, and resilience.
• Facilitate group and individual sessions that promote emotional well-being and personal development.
Collaboration
• Work collaborativelywith teachers, healthcare professionals, and parents/carers to ensure a holistic approach to each pupil’s care and education.
• Participate in multi-disciplinary meetings to share insights and strategies for supporting pupils.
Monitoring and Evaluation
• Track and evaluate the progress of pupils against their personal development plans, adjusting interventions as necessary to meet evolving needs.
• Maintain accurate records of interventions and outcomes to inform future practice.
Training and Development
• Provide training and support to staff on the Thrive approach and strategies for promoting emotional well-being in the classroom.
• Stay updated on best practises and developments in therapeutic interventions and mental health support.
Creating an Inclusive Environment
• Foster a safe and inclusive environment where all pupils feel valued and supported.
• Promote a culture of respect, kindness, and resilience in line with the school’s vision and values.
Commitment to Safeguarding
• A commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of pupils
• Adherence to the school’s policies and procedures regarding safeguarding and child protection.
The above duties and responsibilities cannot totally encompass or define all tasks which may be required of the incumbent. The outlined duties and responsibilities may, therefore, vary from time to time without materially changing either the character or level of responsibility; these factors are reflected in the post grade.
All employees are expected to demonstrate a commitment to the principles of equal rights both in relation to employment issues and service delivery and to adhere to the policies of the Council in performance of their duties.
All employees are expected to respect all confidentialities and principles and practice of the Data Protection Act.
Commitment to safeguarding
Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment. Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance. Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant): childcare disqualification Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) medical online and social media prohibition from teaching right to work satisfactory references suitability to work with children You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.