Thrive Teaching Assistant

Overview

Become a Thrive Practitioner & Make a Lasting Difference

Role:
Thrive Teaching Assistant (Level 3 or equivalent)

Location:

Worksop, South Yorkshire

Contract:

Term-time, Monday – Friday (8:30am – 3:30pm)

Daily Rate: £88.94 – £110 (including holiday pay)

Are you trained in the Thrive Approach® or passionate about trauma-informed, emotional wellbeing support in schools?

We are looking for a compassionate and proactive Thrive Practitioner to join a supportive Primary School.

What makes this role special?

• 🧠 Put Thrive into Practice
  Apply Thrive strategies in one-to-one and small-group sessions, helping pupils understand their emotions, regulate behaviour, and build self-esteem in a safe and structured environment.
• 💙 Long-term Impact
  Become a trusted emotional wellbeing supporter within the school—observe progress, celebrate breakthroughs, and contribute to a whole-school culture of emotional health.
• 📚 Grow as a Practitioner
  Access further training and professional development to deepen your Thrive practice and expand your SEN and wellbeing toolkit.
• 🤝 Refer & Be Rewarded
  Recommend another qualified TA or Thrive practitioner to us and receive a £75 Love2
  
  Shop voucher once they start working through Academics.

You’ll be a great fit if you have:

• A Level 3 Teaching Assistant qualification (or equivalent)
• Thrive training or experience applying Thrive principles in an educational setting
• Understanding of trauma-informed practice, attachment, and social-emotional development
• Experience supporting pupils with SEMH, autism, anxiety, or communication needs
• A calm, empathetic, and resilient approach
• A commitment to safeguarding and inclusive, child-centred education
• An Enhanced DBS on the Update Service (or willingness to apply)

Ready to help children thrive, not just cope?

If you’re passionate about emotional wellbeing and want to use your Thrive skills in a rewarding school-based role, we’d love to hear from you.

Contact Charlotta today:

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