TipTopJob
Learning Support Assistant
How your CV stacks up
Upload your CV to see how well it fits this job role
?%
Learning Support Practitioner: Make a Real Difference
Location: Caterham
Are you passionate about supporting the social, emotional, and behavioural development of young people? We are seeking a dedicated and skilled THRIVE Practitioner (HLTA) to join our team and help improve student engagement and access to learning.
This vital role involves supporting the Pastoral Lead and SENDCO in running a THRIVE provision for students with development, social, emotional, and behavioural needs.
Key Responsibilities and Duties
As a THRIVE Practitioner, your work will be central to student wellbeing:
- Safeguarding: Take responsibility for safeguarding and promoting the welfare of pupils, prioritising student wellbeing at all times.
- Provision Delivery: Support the day-to-day running of the THRIVE provision, including implementing timetables, planning, and strategies to meet individual pupil needs.
- Direct Support: Deliver 1:1, small groups, and class group sessions.
- Relationship Building: Establish positive relationships with young people, acting as a role model, and building constructive relationships with parents and families.
- Approach Implementation: Use specialist skills to support emotional development and liaise with school staff to embed the THRIVE approach across the whole school environment.
- Monitoring and Assessment: Work alongside the lead to assess pupil progress and create up-to-date action plans through regular THRIVE assessments.
Reasons to use Rodeo
Start with a chat, not a search bar
Grad scheme, placement, apprenticeship? Not sure what you want yet — that's fine. Your agent talks it through with you and turns "I have no idea" into a shortlist.
It searches the market for you
Every day your agent scans the market matching roles against what actually matters to you, not just keywords on a CV.
Only hits
No noise. No "maybe this fits." Just roles with a clear explanation of why they're right — and where to focus when applying.
What We're Looking For
Qualifications And Experience
- GCSE pass grade C (or 4) or above in English and Maths.
- Up-to-date training relevant to the post.
- Essential: Understanding of Safeguarding principles and Child Protection procedures.
- Essential: Relevant knowledge and experience of pupils with SEN, ADHD, and ASC.
- Essential: Experience working with children in an educational setting and with young people with challenging behaviour.
- Desirable: THRIVE training or a willingness to undertake practitioner training.
Get help with your application
Your very own career expert that helps elevate your application to the next level.
Skills and Behaviours
- A strong commitment to the role, a desire to put the child first, and treat them as an individual.
- Ability to work collaboratively as a team member and unaccompanied.
- Excellent interpersonal, numeracy, and literacy skills.
- Ability to manage the emotional demands of working with young people and remain positive under challenging circumstances.
About The Aurora Group
Everyone employed by the Aurora Group is expected to share our commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young adults. We require all staff to:
- Demonstrate commitment to equality and diversity
- Behave and act in a way that promotes and contributes to the overall aims, values, and ethos of the Company.
- Participate in regular training, supervision, and appraisal.
If you are a positive, creative, and solution-focused individual ready for a challenging but rewarding role, apply now or call Paul Hirchfield on or email.
“It took my CV and asked me questions relevant to understanding what kind of jobs to suggest for me. Suggestions were almost perfect. Jobs were exactly what I’ve been looking for.”
Jessica, London
Skills
Location