Teaching Assistant - Thrive Trained

Are you passionate about supporting children's emotional wellbeing and helping them reach their full potential? We are looking for a caring, enthusiastic and dedicated Thrive-Trained Teaching Assistant to join our friendly and supportive primary school team. This is an exciting opportunity for someone who understands the importance of children's social and emotional development and is committed to helping every child feel safe, valued, understood and ready to learn. The Role As our Thrive-Trained Teaching Assistant, you will play an important role in supporting pupils' emotional wellbeing, social development and learning. You will: * Deliver targeted Thrive-based interventions to support children's social and emotional development. * Build positive, trusting relationships with pupils, helping them to feel safe, secure and confident. * Support children who may experience emotional, social or behavioural difficulties. * Help pupils develop emotional literacy, resilience, self-regulation and positive relationships. * Work closely with class teachers, the SENCO and other professionals to identify and meet individual needs. * Support pupils both individually and in small groups. * Create a nurturing, inclusive and supportive learning environment. * Monitor children's progress and contribute to reviewing their individual targets. The Ideal Candidate We are looking for someone who: * Has completed Thrive training and has a good understanding of the Thrive approach. * Has experience working with primary-aged children. * Is nurturing, patient, empathetic and approachable. * Has a genuine passion for supporting children's mental health and emotional wellbeing. * Understands the importance of attachment, relationships and early emotional development. * Can use positive behaviour strategies and respond sensitively to children's individual needs. * Is an excellent team player with good communication skills. * Is enthusiastic, proactive and committed to making a difference. What We Can Offer * A welcoming and supportive school community. * A friendly, dedicated and collaborative staff team. * Opportunities for professional development and further training. xjnqpsq * The opportunity to make a real difference to children's lives. * A rewarding role where you can see the positive impact of your work every day. How to Apply If you are passionate about helping children flourish emotionally, socially and academically, we would love to hear from you