Associate Tutor: Therapeutic Lead
Consilium Evolve, Sunderland, Tyne and Wear, SR2 7NA5 days remaining to apply
Start date details
September 2026
Closing date
20 May 2026 at 9am
Date listed
15 May 2026
Job details
Job role
- Pastoral, health and welfare
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Working pattern
- Full time
Contract type
- Fixed term
Full-time equivalent salary
- Grade 6 (scale points 13 – 17) Equal to £26,863 - £28,672
Additional allowances
Grade 6 (scale points 13 – 17) Equal to £26,863 - £28,672
Associate Tutor: Therapeutic Lead job summary
Associate Tutor: Therapeutic Lead
📍 Location: Consilium Evolve
💰 Salary: Grade 6 (scale points 13 - 17) Equal to £26,863 - £28,672
⏳ Contract and Working Pattern: FTC until 31/08/2027, Term time plus 4 weeks
📅 Start Date: September 2026
Join Consilium Academies - Excellence, Equity and Integrity
At Consilium Academies, we are committed to providing an excellent education for every student, regardless of background or circumstance. We are a values-driven Multi-Academy Trust built on Excellence, Equity and Integrity, with a strong commitment to staff development, wellbeing and collaboration.
We are now seeking a compassionate, resilient and dedicated Associate Tutor - Therapeutic Lead to join our team at Consilium Evolve, our Alternative Provision Academy supporting primary and secondary students experiencing emotionally based school avoidance.
This is an exciting opportunity for someone passionate about supporting young people with social, emotional and mental health (SEMH) needs and helping students overcome barriers to learning through therapeutic and trauma-informed approaches.
About Consilium Evolve
At Consilium Evolve, wellbeing comes first. We believe students thrive when they feel safe, understood and valued. Our academy promotes a culture of respect, courage, responsibility and kindness, where both students and staff are encouraged to be the very best version of themselves.
Our classrooms are built around discovery, collaboration and meaningful learning experiences. We focus on developing confidence, resilience and emotional regulation so students can re-engage with education and achieve success both academically and personally.
The Role
As Therapeutic Lead, you will work closely with the SENDCo and Counsellor to provide effective therapeutic interventions and emotional support for students across the academy.
You will play a key role in leading and embedding the Thrive Approach throughout the school, ensuring a whole-school trauma-informed response to student wellbeing and development.
Key responsibilities include:
- Leading the implementation of the Thrive Approach across the academy
- Delivering therapeutic interventions on a 1:1 and small group basis
- Supporting students with SEMH needs, emotional regulation and readiness to learn
- Conducting Thrive assessments and monitoring student progress
- Building positive relationships with students, families and external agencies
- Supporting attendance and engagement, including home visits where appropriate
- Working collaboratively with teachers, SENDCo and pastoral staff
- Promoting a nurturing, inclusive and restorative learning environment
What We Are Looking For
We are looking for someone who:
- Has experience supporting students with SEMH and additional needs
- Understands trauma-informed and restorative approaches
- Can build positive and trusting relationships with young people and families
- Is resilient, empathetic and committed to inclusion
- Has excellent communication and teamwork skills
- Is passionate about helping students achieve their full potential
Experience working with students with ASD, ADHD, SpLD and emotionally based school avoidance would be highly beneficial.
Why Join Consilium Academies?
At Consilium, we invest in our people and are committed to supporting career progression and professional development through our Centre for Professional Learning.
We offer:
- A supportive and collaborative working environment
- Access to high-quality CPD and development opportunities
- A strong focus on staff wellbeing
- Opportunities to work across a forward-thinking and values-led Trust
- The chance to make a genuine difference to the lives of young people
Safeguarding Statement
Consilium Academies is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. An enhanced DBS check will be required for the successful candidate.
For further information about the role please see attached recruitment pack including, job description and person specification.
If you have any questions about the role or would like to arrange a visit to Consilium Evolve please contact karyn.taylor@consilium-at.com
Closing date for applications is Wednesday 20th May 2026, 9.00am
Interviews will take place on a date to be arranged.
Please ensure that within your application you provide the names, addresses, and contact details for two referees, one of whom should be your current or most recent employer.
We look forward to welcoming a new team member who shares our commitment to excellence in education!
Consilium Academies is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Appointments are made subject to an Enhanced DBS Check, and where applicable, a prohibition from teaching check will be completed for all applicants.
The Trust is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.
Under Part 7 of the Immigration Act 2016, the Public Sector fluency duty requires state funded schools to ensure candidates for their customer facing roles have the necessary standard of spoken English.
Further information about the job
Commitment to safeguarding
Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment.
Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance.
Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant):
childcare disqualification
Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS)
medical
online and social media
prohibition from teaching
right to work
satisfactory references
suitability to work with children
You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.
Applying for the job
This school accepts applications through their own website, where you may also find more information about this job.
CVs will not be accepted for this application.
View advert on external website (opens in new tab)About Consilium Evolve
- School type
- Academies, ages 11 to 16
- School size
- 0 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 11 to 16
- Ofsted report
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- School website
- Consilium Evolve website
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