Location
London

Hours
Part Time - 30 hours per week, 39 weeks per year

Salary
£18,331.51 - £19,538.89 per annum

About the Role
We are seeking a passionate and dedicated Therapeutic Thinking Lead to join our team at Lift Columbus. In this pivotal role, you will support the emotional regulation, social development, and positive behaviour of children and young people with complex needs including severe learning difficulties (SLD), profound and multiple learning difficulties (PMLD), and autism spectrum conditions (ASC). Working closely with the Senior Leadership Team, families, and external professionals, you will lead on behaviour planning and therapeutic interventions, support staff to design and implement individual behaviour support plans, provide direct pupil support following incidents ensuring effective reintegration, promote inclusion and social development as part of a whole-school ethos, act as a key point of contact for families and external agencies, and use behaviour data to monitor patterns, track interventions, and drive improvements. This is an exciting opportunity to play a central role in creating a safe, inclusive, and nurturing environment that enables every learner to thrive.

Experience
Experience supporting children and young people with SLD, PMLD and/or ASC. Understanding of SEND and barriers to learning. Strong knowledge of behaviour management strategies and de-escalation skills. Confident working with families and external agencies.

About you
Resilient and calm under pressure. Passionate about inclusion and wellbeing. Committed to creating a positive and supportive environment for learners.

Qualifications
Not explicitly stated, but relevant experience and skills in therapeutic thinking, behaviour management, and SEND are essential.