Job Description

Elementa is recruiting for a Thrive Teacher to work within a specialist SEND and SEMH provision in Dorking, Surrey.

This role involves supporting secondary-aged students who have experienced trauma, adverse childhood experiences and significant barriers to learning. Many students have Education, Health and Care Plans (EHCPs) relating to SEMH needs and may present with challenging behaviour.

The successful candidate will use a therapeutic, nurturing and trauma-informed approach to help students develop emotional resilience, improve engagement with learning and build positive relationships. The school follows a holistic approach focused on emotional wellbeing, personal development and preparing young people for life beyond education.

As a Thrive Teacher, your role will include:

• Delivering targeted Thrive-based interventions and personalised learning support
• Teaching and supporting students on a 1:1, 2:1 or small group basis
• Promoting emotional regulation, resilience and social development
• Supporting students with reintegration into learning and wider school life
• Working collaboratively with pastoral teams, therapists and external professionals
• Using positive behaviour strategies and restorative approaches
• Monitoring, recording and reporting on student progress and wellbeing
• Maintaining strong safeguarding practices and professional boundaries

The ideal candidate will have a calm, resilient and nurturing approach, with the ability to build strong relationships whilst maintaining clear expectations and boundaries.

• Experience working within SEND, SEMH or alternative provision settings
• Understanding of trauma-informed and attachment-aware practice
• Experience supporting children with challenging behaviour
• Knowledge of safeguarding procedures and educational processes
• Strong communication and behaviour management skills
• Thrive Practitioner training or experience would be highly advantageous
• QTS/QTLS or relevant teaching experience desirable

A DBS on the Update Service would be preferable to support a quicker start date, due to potential delays with new applications.

• Weekly pay with no monthly payroll delays
• PAYE contract with full employment protections
• Access to free or heavily discounted training including:
  • Safeguarding
  • Team Teach
  • Thrive
  • SEND
  • Behaviour Management
  • Makaton
• Dedicated consultant and regular welfare support
• Fair pay policy
• Additional support services including legal, accountancy and tax support

Elementa is the recruiting partner for this position. Applicants being considered for the role following pre-screening will be required to complete the registration process with Elementa. This includes full vetting and background checks, as well as an Enhanced DBS Disclosure application (which may be chargeable at £53.20) unless you already hold a current Enhanced DBS subscribed to the Update Service.

If you have the relevant skills, experience and passion for supporting young people with SEMH and SEND needs through a Thrive-based approach, we would welcome your application. Please apply with your most up-to-date CV.

• Weekly pay paid one week in lieu
• PAYE contracts as standard
• Ongoing training and CPD opportunities
• Dedicated candidate manager and welfare support
• Fair pay policy
• Access to additional support services including legal and financial guidance

For more information, click apply now below or contact Elementa directly via phone or email. All applicants will receive a prompt response.