Thrive Practitioner/Teaching Assistant

Join Our 'Outstanding' Team: Thrive Practitioner/Teaching Assistant

St. Mary's CofE Primary, Timsbury part of the Midsomer Norton Schools Partnership (MNSP) Salary: Grade 4, Scale Point 7-10 Actual Salary £7,828.01

Are you a compassionate, skilled professional ready to make a tangible difference in a child's life? Come and join St. Mary's CofE Primary, a school rated 'Outstanding' in all 5 areas by Ofsted in October 2024 and known for its deeply supportive and caring culture. The success of the school means we are growing in popularity and size. There are opportunities for professional development that make us an attractive place to work.

Our vision is built on the belief that 'I can do all things'. We strive to provide a happy, secure and fully inclusive environment where every child can achieve the best of which they are capable, underpinned by our Christian values of compassion, community, courage, creativity, truthfulness and service. With expansive grounds and a dedicated Forest School site, we use exceptional outdoor spaces to enrich our curriculum and inspire a lifelong love of learning.

The Role: Thrive Practitioner

We are seeking a dedicated Thrive Practitioner to join our team. Your primary purpose will be to remove barriers to learning and support the social, emotional and mental health (SEMH) progress of our pupils. You will be responsible for the progress of individuals against the Thrive programme attainment standards.

This is a fixed-term position contracted until the end of the current academic year, there maybe the potential to extend. The role requires 13 working hours per week, structured across two days from 8:30 am to 3:30 pm (including a daily 30-minute unpaid lunch break).

Your role will include:

• Planning and delivering personalised THRIVE 1-2-1 and small group intervention sessions.
• Working alongside an experienced, 3 day per week Thrive Practitioner.
• Assessing the needs of pupils and using specialist skills to support their learning, promoting self-esteem and independence.
• Establishing relationships with pupils, acting as a role model and promoting the inclusion of all.
• Contributing to/leading meetings with parents and providing pastoral support for pupils.
• Liaising with outside agencies and professionals to support the achievement and progress of pupils.

Essential Requirements:

• Experience working with children of relevant age in a learning environment.
• Excellent numeracy and literacy skills, equivalent to NVQ Level 2 in English and Maths.
• A strong understanding of the principles of child development, learning processes, and statutory frameworks relating to special educational needs.
• The ability to relate well to both children and adults and work constructively as part of a team.
• Proficiency in using ICT to support learning and maintain records.

Desirable Skills:

• A current THRIVE Practitioner Licence for Primary, with a commitment to maintaining necessary professional development.
• An NVQ Level 3/4 qualification.
• Appropriate knowledge of general first aid (e.g., a Paediatric First Aid Certificate).

There are many advantages to working for us. Included in your actual annual salary is generous annual leave entitlement, access to a local government pension scheme, sick pay scheme, cycle-to-work scheme, free eye tests and employee assistance helpline. Support staff in schools can also benefit from a range of national discount schemes available to education professionals such as the Blue Light Card offering savings on shopping, travel, and leisure.

Midsomer Norton Schools Partnership is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. An Enhanced DBS check is required prior to appointment.