Level 4 Thrive Teaching Assistant at Isebrook School

Internal Opportunity: Level 4 Thrive Teaching Assistant  

Be the person who helps our students feel safe enough to learn, belong and thrive. 

Are you passionate about supporting the emotional wellbeing of our students? 

Do you believe that behaviour is a form of communication and that positive relationships can transform outcomes? 

We are seeking a compassionate, reflective and nurturing colleague to join our Thrive team as a Level 4 Thrive Teaching Assistant. 

This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced Teaching Assistant who is committed to inclusive practice and wants to make a meaningful difference to the lives of our most vulnerable learners. 

About the Role 

Working under the guidance of our Advanced Thrive Practitioner, you will play a key role in supporting students' emotional development, wellbeing and engagement in school. 

You will nurture strong and trusting relationships with students, help create the conditions that allow young people to feel safe, connected and ready to learn, and contribute to our school's commitment to emotionally responsive and trauma-informed practice. 

Working alongside our Advanced Thrive Practitioner, you will take responsibility for planning, delivering and evaluating targeted emotional wellbeing and Thrive interventions for individual students and small groups. You will contribute to Thrive assessments, monitor intervention impact and support the ongoing development of Thrive practice across the school. 

What We're Looking For 

We are looking for a colleague who is: 

• Warm, empathetic and student-centred. 

• Skilled at building positive relationships with young people. 

• Calm, resilient and reflective under pressure. 

• Passionate about inclusion and emotional wellbeing. 

• Able to work collaboratively with colleagues, families and professionals. 

• Keen to develop professionally within Thrive, nurture and SEND provision. 

• Committed to making a lasting difference to our students' lives. 

This role includes the opportunity to undertake additional Thrive training. 

This is an excellent opportunity for a colleague wishing to develop specialist skills within a growing area of school provision. 

Key Information 

Grade: G (Points 8–12) 

Hours: Full Time (37 hours per week), 39 weeks per year 

Working hours:

Monday: 08:00 – 15:45 (with half an hour unpaid break)

Tuesday, Thursday, Friday: 08:00 – 15:30 (with half an hour unpaid break)

Wednesday: 08:00 – 17:30 (with half an hour unpaid break and a 15-minute break at 15:30)

Responsible to: Advanced Thrive Practitioner 

Start Date: By October 2026 (subject to internal arrangements) 

Closing Date: Monday 20^th July  2026, 12:00pm, midday 

Interview date: week commencing 20^th July 2026

As a UNICEF UK Silver Rights Respecting School, we are committed to placing children’s rights, wellbeing and voice at the heart of everything we do. This award recognises our dedication to creating a safe, nurturing, inclusive and respectful environment where all students are valued, listened to and empowered to thrive.