Associate Tutor: Therapeutic Lead

📍 Location: Consilium Evolve
💰 Salary: Grade 6 (scale points 13 – 17) Equal to £26,863 - £28,672
⏳ Contract and Working Pattern: FTC until 31/08/2027, Term time plus 4 weeks
📅 Start Date: September  2026

Join Consilium Academies – Excellence, Equity and Integrity

At Consilium Academies, we are committed to providing an excellent education for every student, regardless of background or circumstance. We are a values-driven Multi-Academy Trust built on Excellence, Equity and Integrity, with a strong commitment to staff development, wellbeing and collaboration.

We are now seeking a compassionate, resilient and dedicated Associate Tutor – Therapeutic Lead to join our team at Consilium Evolve, our Alternative Provision Academy supporting primary and secondary students experiencing emotionally based school avoidance.

This is an exciting opportunity for someone passionate about supporting young people with social, emotional and mental health (SEMH) needs and helping students overcome barriers to learning through therapeutic and trauma-informed approaches.

About Consilium Evolve

At Consilium Evolve, wellbeing comes first. We believe students thrive when they feel safe, understood and valued. Our academy promotes a culture of respect, courage, responsibility and kindness, where both students and staff are encouraged to be the very best version of themselves.

Our classrooms are built around discovery, collaboration and meaningful learning experiences. We focus on developing confidence, resilience and emotional regulation so students can re-engage with education and achieve success both academically and personally.

The Role

As Therapeutic Lead, you will work closely with the SENDCo and Counsellor to provide effective therapeutic interventions and emotional support for students across the academy.

You will play a key role in leading and embedding the Thrive Approach throughout the school, ensuring a whole-school trauma-informed response to student wellbeing and development.

Key responsibilities include:

• Leading the implementation of the Thrive Approach across the academy
• Delivering therapeutic interventions on a 1:1 and small group basis
• Supporting students with SEMH needs, emotional regulation and readiness to learn
• Conducting Thrive assessments and monitoring student progress
• Building positive relationships with students, families and external agencies
• Supporting attendance and engagement, including home visits where appropriate
• Working collaboratively with teachers, SENDCo and pastoral staff
• Promoting a nurturing, inclusive and restorative learning environment

What We Are Looking For

We are looking for someone who:

• Has experience supporting students with SEMH and additional needs
• Understands trauma-informed and restorative approaches
• Can build positive and trusting relationships with young people and families
• Is resilient, empathetic and committed to inclusion
• Has excellent communication and teamwork skills
• Is passionate about helping students achieve their full potential

Experience working with students with ASD, ADHD, SpLD and emotionally based school avoidance would be highly beneficial.

Why Join Consilium Academies?

At Consilium, we invest in our people and are committed to supporting career progression and professional development through our Centre for Professional Learning.

We offer:

• A supportive and collaborative working environment
• Access to high-quality CPD and development opportunities
• A strong focus on staff wellbeing
• Opportunities to work across a forward-thinking and values-led Trust
• The chance to make a genuine difference to the lives of young people

Safeguarding Statement

Consilium Academies is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. An enhanced DBS check will be required for the successful candidate.

For further information about the role please see attached recruitment pack including, job description and person specification.

If you have any questions about the role or would like to arrange a visit to Consilium Evolve please contact karyn.taylor@consilium-at.com

Closing date for applications is Wednesday 20^th May 2026, 9.00am

Interviews will take place on a date to be arranged.

Please ensure that within your application you provide the names, addresses, and contact details for two referees, one of whom should be your current or most recent employer.

We look forward to welcoming a new team member who shares our commitment to excellence in education!

Consilium Academies is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Appointments are made subject to an Enhanced DBS Check, and where applicable, a prohibition from teaching check will be completed for all applicants.

The Trust is an equal opportunity employer.  We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

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