Pastoral Support Worker/Thrive Practitioner

Job Description

Pastoral Support Worker / Thrive Practitioner - Starting January 2024

We are looking for a Thrive Practitioner to support our pastoral team. We are a busy and diverse two form entry primary school in Colchester.

The successful candidate will be supporting a range of children with SEMH needs with the benefit of a highly experienced and skilled Learning Mentor to support and oversee their work. A qualified and experienced Thrive Practitioner is preferred but training can be given for the right candidate.

We are looking for applicants who:

· Are highly adaptable and can read situations well

· Resilient

· Team worker

· Experience of working with children with SEMH needs

The hours are 8.40am to 3.10pm.

Visits to the school are encouraged - please contact the school office on 01206 852266 or email info@brinkleygrove.essex.sch.uk

Our school is committed to safeguarding and promotes the welfare of children and expects all staff to share this commitment. The appointment will be subject to a successful enhanced DBS check and additional pre- employment checks.

Applications close: 9 am on Thursday 23rd November 2023

Interviews: Friday 1st December 2023

Information about the School

We are a popular 2 form entry primary school. We are situated in NE Colchester close to the A12, giving excellent access to Chelmsford and Ipswich. We are committed to making the school experience for all our children of the highest standard.

All appointments are subject to safer recruitment requirements to ensure the safeguarding of children and young people. All positions will involve appropriate checks and clearances.