Aurora Linemere is brand new school, opening its doors in January 2027, and we're looking for an experienced Thrive Practitioner to help make this vision a reality. This is a rare opportunity to be part of something truly transformative.

Aurora Linemere will be a nurturing, inclusive and ambitious school for children and young people aged 5–19 with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) and Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs. With a capacity of 96 students, our vision is to create a safe, enriching and aspirational environment where every learner can thrive.

Your Role

As our Thrive Practitioner, you'll take responsibility for the day-to-day running of the Thrive provision, ensuring pupils receive high-quality, developmentally informed support. You'll work closely with the Senior Leadership Team, therapeutic colleagues and teaching staff to embed the Thrive Approach across the whole school.

Your  responsibilities will include:

• Delivering 1:1, small-group and whole-class Thrive sessions
• Completing Thrive Online assessments and creating action plans
• Supporting pupils with emotional regulation, behaviour and social development Modelling Thrive, PACE, Emotional Coaching and restorative practices
• Providing therapeutic interventions in collaboration with the therapeutic team
• Coaching and guiding staff to embed Thrive-aligned strategies across the school

Please see the link below for our full job description:

Thrive Practiioner Linemere JD.docx

About You

We're looking for someone who is passionate about child development and committed to inclusive practice.

Essential Qualifications

• GCSE English and Maths (Grade C/4 or above)
• Thrive Practitioner qualification (or willingness to complete)
• HLTA Level 4 (or willingness to work towards)
• Strong IT skills

Essential Experience

• Experience supporting children with SEN, ASD, ADHD or SEMH needs
• Understanding of safeguarding, KCSIE and child protection procedures
• Experience delivering emotional, social or behavioural interventions
• Knowledge of attachment theory and child development
• Experience working in an educational or therapeutic setting
• Ability to supervise groups and guide less experienced staff

How to apply?

For candidates that haven't worked in this sector before please be aware that for regulatory reasons the application process is far more detailed and thorough compared to other sectors.

Please complete the online application form in full, including all employment and education details, and provide a personal statement that makes us keen to speak to you.

If you need any assistance or would like any more information, please contact Adele in the Aurora Group Recruitment Team at 

Successful applicants will be subject to pre-employment safeguarding checks including an enhanced disclosure and barring service (DBS) check.

The post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the Aurora Group is therefore permitted to ask job applicants to declare all convictions and cautions (including those which are "spent" unless they are "protected" under the DBS filtering rules) in order to assess their suitability to work with children.

The Aurora Group is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of the children and young adults in our care and is a disability confident and equal opportunities employer.

This advert could be taken down at any point in time without prior notice if the position is filled. 

Please note that candidates that are shortlisted might be subject to an online search.