Thrive Practitioner, with behaviour and attendance support

The successful candidate will be required to deliver Thrive across the school, provide support for the Senior Leadership Team (SLT) in supporting staff with management of pupil behaviour and to communicate and provide support to parents to promote good attendance for all pupils.

You will:

• be professional and a good role model for our pupils

• promote the achievement of every child

• work effectively as part of a team

• motivate and inspire children and colleagues

• have excellent communication skills

• be able to work well under pressure

• be committed to building strong parental and professional links

• have GCSE (or equivalent) maths and English

• be a certified Thrive Practitioner, or willing to undertake the training

• have direct experience of working with children with additional learning needs and/or willingness to learn

• be expected to show a strong commitment towards developing inclusive learning opportunities for the children and the flexibility to work across the Key Stages

In return we can offer:

• exciting opportunity to make a real impact on the pupils at Knollmead primary school

• support of a highly effective, caring staff team committed to the children's success

• high-quality training and professional development

• fun and a challenge!

• the possibility of flexible working

36 hours per week, term time only (39 weeks per year)

Grade E £31,158-£33,987 FTE pro rata to £26,724-£29,150 (depending on service)

Please note that CVs will not be accepted or applications from agencies.

Closing date: 9am 25th September 2026

Interviews: Wednesday 30th September 2026

Please note that we reserve the right to close this advert early for the right candidate.

Knollmead Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

The successful candidate will be subject to an enhanced DBS criminal records check.

Shortlisted candidates will be asked to provide details of all unspent convictions and those that would not be filtered, prior to the date of interview.

An online search will be conducted on all candidates shortlisted for interview.

Knollmead Primary School is an equal opportunities employer.