Teaching Assistant & Thrive Practitioner

eTeach UK Limited; Bridgwater; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 23,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Cash Plan

Cycle to Work Scheme

Gym membership discounts

Professional and career development

Job summary

Chilton Trinity School in Bridgwater, Somerset, seeks a compassionate Teaching Assistant & Thrive Practitioner to support students’ emotional resilience and social skills through Thrive interventions. You will also assist subject teachers with learning activities in and outside the classroom and may train in Thrive Practitioner methods.

The successful candidate will hold a Thrive Practitioner qualification or be willing to undertake Thrive Practitioner training, fully funded by the school, to

Qualifications

• Has a patient, friendly and polite approach with the ability to remain calm in challenging situations.
• Builds positive relationships and works effectively with students, colleagues, parents and external agencies.
• Strong communication and organisational skills, with the ability to deliver targeted support and interventions.

Responsibilities

• Deliver Thrive interventions to support emotional resilience and social development.
• Complement work of subject teachers by taking responsibility for agreed learning activities in and outside the classroom.

Skills

Patience

Relationship-building

Communication

Organisational skills

Targeted support

Education

5 GCSEs English and Maths (C or above)

Job description

Teaching Assistant & Thrive Practitioner

Chilton Trinity School is seeking a compassionate and values-driven Teaching Assistant & Thrive Practitioner to join our team. This role enables students to make progress in their emotional resilience and social interactions through the delivery of outstanding Thrive interventions. It will also complement the work of the subject teacher by taking responsibility for agreed learning activities in or outside the classroom. The successful candidate will either hold a recognised Thrive Practitioner qualification or be willing to undertake Thrive Practitioner training, which will be fully supported by the school. This is an excellent opportunity to develop specialist skills in supporting the social and emotional development of young people while contributing to our inclusive and nurturing school community.

About Chilton Trinity School

Chilton Trinity is a forward-thinking secondary school in Bridgwater, Somerset. The school prides itself on its inclusive ethos, high standards of teaching and learning, and strong focus on both academic and personal development.

About Futura Learning Partnership

Futura Learning Partnership is a growing, values-led multi-academy trust of 26 schools, serving more than 12,000 children and young people across five local authority areas in the South West of England. Our schools span education from nursery and primary through to secondary and post-16, supported by more than 1,700 colleagues. Each of our schools has its own distinctive identity and deep roots in its local community, but no school works alone. Collaboration sits at the heart of Futura: schools share expertise, learn from one another and take collective responsibility for giving children and young people the best possible opportunities. Together, we are building the brightest future for all, enabling every individual to flourish. Our commitments to inclusion, community and growth guide how we work, the decisions we make, and the experience we want to create for pupils and colleagues.

About You

• Has a patient, friendly, and polite approach, with the ability to remain calm and professional in challenging situations
• Builds positive relationships and works effectively with students, colleagues, parents and external agencies
• Has 5 GCSEs grade C or above in English and Maths, or equivalent qualification/experience (e.g substantial experience as a Teaching Assistant), strong communication and organisational skills, and the ability to deliver targeted support and interventions that meet the needs of individual students
• Shares our belief that every child deserves the very best opportunities

Our Culture and Offer

We want Futura to be a place where people feel valued, supported, and able to develop. Collaboration and shared learning are part of how we work, with opportunities to connect with colleagues across our schools, develop professionally, and contribute to the wider partnership. Eligible colleagues can access a range of benefits designed to support health, wellbeing and development. These include a fully funded Health Cash Plan, providing up to £500 each year towards everyday health costs such as dental, optical and physiotherapy appointments, as well as confidential counselling and wellbeing support, Cycle to Work Scheme, gym membership discounts and opportunities for professional and career development.

• fully funded Health Cash Plan, providing up to £500 each year towards everyday health costs such as dental, optical and physiotherapy appointments, as well as confidential counselling and wellbeing support
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• gym membership discounts
• opportunities for professional and career development

Role information:

Working 32.5 hours per week, term time only, this is a permanent contract

Start date: 07/12/2026

Closing date: 02/11/2026