Thrive Support Worker

Hamilton School is seeking a Thrive Support Worker to support positive student behaviour and wellbeing across the school. Working as part of a dedicated Thrive team, you will deliver targeted interventions and provide day-to-day behaviour support, helping to create a calm, safe and purposeful learning environment. This role is central to ensuring students are supported to regulate their behaviour, engage in learning and develop resilience.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver 1:1 Thrive sessions and targeted group interventions to support emotional regulation and address underlying causes of behaviour
• Support the consistent implementation of behaviour systems across the school, aligned to the Thrive approach
• Work alongside teaching and support colleagues to promote engagement and positive behaviour in lessons
• Supervise students throughout the school day, including break and lunchtime, arrivals and departures
• Observe, record and report on student progress and intervention outcomes to inform ongoing support
• Contribute to a consistent, relational and supportive approach to behaviour and pastoral care
• Promote and embed the Thrive approach across the school, modelling best practice
• Work collaboratively with colleagues, parents and external partners to support student wellbeing
• Maintain a safe environment through adherence to safeguarding, health and safety and school policies

The Ideal Candidate

• Experience or interest in supporting young people with social, emotional and mental health needs
• Ability to build positive, professional relationships with students and colleagues
• Calm, consistent and resilient approach to behaviour management
• Strong communication, organisation and teamwork skills
• Commitment to safeguarding and promoting student welfare
• Willingness to undertake relevant training, including Thrive or behaviour support approaches

Hamilton School

Hamilton School in Reading is a place of opportunity, belonging and growth for young people aged 11-16. As a special school within Maiden Erlegh Trust, it provides a highly supportive environment for students who benefit from smaller classes, strong relationships and personalised approaches that help them learn, develop confidence and succeed in life.

Every day at Hamilton is different. Staff work closely as a team to spark curiosity, celebrate progress and help students build the skills they need for the future. The school moved into its purpose-built home on Bulmershe Road in 2022, a modern and welcoming space designed around the needs of its learners.

Hamilton supports students with social, emotional and mental health needs and is recognised for its expertise, teamwork and impact, including a Pride of Reading Award nomination from parents.

The Hamilton team is united by commitment and compassion, and colleagues describe the staff team as exceptional in how they support one another and their students. As part of the Trust’s Special and Alternative Provision Hub, colleagues connect across schools to share practice, develop professionally and access strong wellbeing support.

About Maiden Erlegh Trust

Maiden Erlegh Trust is a growing community of schools across Berkshire and Oxfordshire, working together to deliver the best possible education for every child and young person. With around 800 staff and 5,000 students across eleven schools, including primary, secondary, special and alternative provision, we are proud of the diversity that shapes our expertise.

We Aim High, Be Inclusive and Work Together. These values drive our focus on high-quality education for all through collaboration, inclusion and continuous improvement.

Through the Maiden Erlegh Institute, colleagues access high-quality professional learning at every stage of their career, supported by mentoring, leadership opportunities and our annual MET Staff Conference, a day that brings colleagues together to share best practice and learn from one another.

Joining our Trust means being part of a community that invests in people and values expertise, playing a direct role in shaping the lives and outcomes of young people.

Further information about working with us, and insight from colleagues across the Trust, can be found here on our website.

Benefits of Working with Maiden Erlegh Trust

Staff wellbeing and professional development are central to how we work. Colleagues benefit from a wide range of opportunities and schemes, including:

Pension Scheme - Generous employer contributions through the Teachers’ Pension Scheme or Local Government Pension Scheme

Annual Leave - Generous entitlement, increasing with length of service

ME Day - One additional day’s leave each year for a significant personal event

Professional Development - Extensive CPD through the Maiden Erlegh Institute, annual Trust Conference and apprenticeship opportunities

Hybrid Working - Flexible working arrangements for eligible roles

Perkbox - Discounts, wellbeing resources and monthly perk points

Wellbeing and Health - Free flu vaccinations and eye tests (where eligible)

Employee Assistance Programme - 24/7 support and discount schemes

Mental Health First Aid Support

Recognition and Community - Celebrating achievements and milestones across #TeamMET

Employee Referral Scheme

Working for our Trust means contributing to something larger by supporting the education and life chances of children and young people every day.

Additional Information

If you believe this is an environment where you can thrive, develop and make a meaningful contribution, please contact [email removed] for an informal discussion.

Applicants are encouraged to apply early, as we reserve the right to close the advert and interview at any time.

Maiden Erlegh Trust is an equal opportunities employer and is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. The successful candidate will be subject to an enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references.