Job Title - THRIVE Practitioner - SEN Provision Contract Type: Permanent Salary: £27,713 - £30,250 per annum (depending on qualifications) £2,000 Welcome Bonus for candidates with SEN experience* Hourly Rate : £15.51 - £16.93 Hours: 40 hours per week, Term Time Only Start: 8:15am Finish: Mon-Wed 4:45pm, Thu 5:00pm, Fri 4:00pm Your new company A brand-new specialist SEND secondary school is opening in September 2025 close to Redhill. The school will support young people aged 11-16 with social communication, emotional regulation, and sensory processing needs, often associated with Autism. With small class sizes, high levels of classroom support, and a dedicated multidisciplinary intervention team, the school offers a personalised curriculum designed to help every student thrive academically, socially, and emotionally. Your new role We are seeking a dedicated THRIVE Practitioner to join the founding team. This is an exciting opportunity to help shape the school's journey from the very beginning. You will primarily be based at the Chaldon site, with occasional work at a satellite site in Caterham. The THRIVE Practitioner will work closely with the Pastoral Lead, SENDCo, and wider staff team to deliver a THRIVE provision that supports pupils' social, emotional, and behavioural development. Your role will be key in helping students engage positively with their learning and wider school life. Key responsibilities of the role include: Emotional Development: Use specialist skills and training to support pupils' emotional and behavioural needs. Provision Management: Assist in the day-to-day running of the THRIVE provision, including timetables, planning, and activities tailored to individual pupils. Positive Relationships: Build strong, supportive connections with students, acting as a role model and responding to their individual needs. Creative Learning: Provide play and arts-based experiences that encourage learning through exploration and enjoyment. Targeted Support: Deliver sessions 1:1, in small groups, and within class settings. Family Engagement: Work constructively with parents and families, contributing to feedback and progress discussions. Inclusive Practice: Promote acceptance and inclusion across the school community. Progress Monitoring: Support assessment, maintain accurate records, and provide feedback to staff, students, and families. Staff Collaboration: Supervise and support colleagues working with pupils' emotional and behavioural development. Training Contribution: Assist in embedding the THRIVE Approach across the school through staff training and development. What you'll need to succeed Essential: GCSE Maths and English Language (minimum Grade 4 or equivalent) Up-to-date training relevant to the role Understanding of safeguarding principles and child protection procedures Experience working with children in an educational setting Desirable: THRIVE training or willingness to undertake practitioner training Norfolk Steps or Team Teach training (or willingness to train) Experience supporting pupils with SEN, including ADHD and ASD Knowledge of social and emotional development/attachment theory Experience running nurture groups or social skills groups What you'll get in return Life assurance Enhanced Pension * Welcome bonus is payable in 2 payments - 50% following successful completion of probation and 50% after one year service Perkbox - offering high street discounts Employee assistance programme Car lease scheme Fully funded training and qualifications Bike to work scheme Free membership to our Health cash back plan - Claim back money on services such as dental, optical, physio and many more. Free parking What you need to do now If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now. If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career. Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at hays.co.uk