Licensed Thrive Practitioner

Join Our Team

Light Years School is a specialist SEND school dedicated to providing a nurturing, therapeutic and highly personalised learning environment where every child is supported to thrive.

We are seeking an enthusiastic and experienced Licensed Thrive Practitioner to join our team. This is an exciting opportunity for a qualified practitioner to work across the whole school, supporting pupils' social and emotional development, promoting positive mental health and wellbeing, and embedding the Thrive Approach throughout our provision.

About the Role

As our Thrive Practitioner, you will:

Hold and maintain a current Licensed Thrive Practitioner qualification.
Deliver Thrive assessments and develop targeted action plans for pupils.
Provide individual and small-group Thrive interventions across the school.
Support pupils to develop emotional regulation, resilience, confidence and positive relationships.
Work closely with teachers, support staff, therapists and senior leaders to identify and respond to pupils' social and emotional needs.
Support children who may be experiencing barriers to learning, including anxiety, trauma, SEMH needs and Emotionally Based School Avoidance (EBSA).
Monitor, review and evaluate the impact of Thrive interventions.
Promote and champion the Thrive Approach across the school community.
Provide guidance, modelling and training to staff to support Thrive informed practice within classrooms and wider school life.
Contribute to creating a whole school culture where relationships, wellbeing and emotional development are at the heart of learning.

We Are Looking For Someone Who:

Is a qualified and currently licensed Thrive Practitioner.
Has experience working with children and young people with SEND and additional needs.
Understands relational and trauma-informed approaches to supporting children.
Can build strong, trusting relationships with pupils, families and colleagues.
Is passionate about promoting emotional wellbeing and inclusion.
Has excellent communication, organisational and record-keeping skills.
Is committed to helping every child achieve their potential.

Start Small, Grow Tall. Come and help our pupils thrive.

Salary & Benefits

Full Time | Term Time Only | Permanent Salary: Light Years Pay Scale IP12-IP16.5 (£21,990 - £24,711 actual)

Benefits include:
Life Assurance Scheme
Workplace Pension Scheme
Sick Pay Scheme
Staff wellbeing package and employee assist programme
Specialist training and CPD
Private Medical Insurance
Bright Exchange - High Street Discounts

Location

Light Years School
Tewkesbury Avenue
Fareham
Hampshire
PO156LL

Why Join Light Years School?

At Light Years School, our motto is "Start Small, Grow Tall." We pride ourselves on creating a supportive environment where children, families and staff flourish.

We offer:

Small class sizes.
High staff-to-pupil ratios.
A therapeutic and nurturing environment.
Ongoing professional development opportunities.
A highly supportive and collaborative team.
The opportunity to make a lasting difference to the lives of children and young people.

Deadline and how to apply

Visits to the school are warmly welcomed and encouraged.

Please complete a Light Years School application form and email this to admin@lightyearseducation.co.uk

Application Form Application Form We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if a suitable candidate is found.

Equal opportunities and Safeguarding

Light Years School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All appointments are subject to enhanced DBS checks, satisfactory references and safer recruitment procedures in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education.

Light Years Education is committed to creating a diverse workforce. We will consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to sex, religion, belief, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, pregnancy, maternity, age, disability, marriage or civil partnership.