Assistant Therapist - TVS Tilehurst RG30

Thames Valley School; Reading; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Thames Valley School seeks an Assistant Therapist starting September 2025, aimed at fostering excellence in the education of autistic pupils. The role involves assisting in therapeutic interventions, assessing student programmes, and contributing to the individual support of pupils with special educational needs.

Qualifications

• Two years relevant experience working with individuals with special educational needs.
• Ability to run therapy groups under supervision.

Responsibilities

• Assist in delivery of therapeutic interventions and assessment of student programmes.
• Contribute to assessment and support of pupils both individually and in groups.
• Record and report on interventions.

Skills

Good written and verbal skills

Good organisational skills

Good interpersonal skills

Listening skills

Observation skills

Ability to work in a multi disciplinary team

Ability to learn therapy procedures

Ability to deal with complex behavioural needs

Job description

Thames Valley Schoolisan Autism Specific Specialist Free School seeking an Assistant Therapist for September 2025, due to growth and increased pupil numbers. This is a great and exciting opportunity for you to join a dynamic team and be part of the school’s journey in establishing excellence in the education of autistic pupils.

Every child is entitled to an education and every child deserves the best possible developmental opportunities so that they learn more and do more, preparing themselves for life after school. Our autistic pupils learn in happy and safe environments that are able to support their individual needs as autistic learners.

LAT Academies Trust currently includes two other free schools, Church Lawton School & Vanguard School. The school’s work to maximise the standards, curriculum offer, training and employment opportunities. This role will enable you to influence & contribute to the future of the LAT Academies Trust schools.

Assistant Therapist

·To assist in the delivery of therapeutic interventions including sensory circuits, Zones of Regulation and Positive Behaviour Support programmes to pupils.

·Deliver and support in assessing student’s intervention programmes.

·To contribute to the assessment and support of pupils both individually and in groups, undertaking interventions work and supervising pupils in activities relating to supporting their progress.

·To undertake clerical and school-based tasks as necessary and to record and report on interventions

Skills/Abilities

·Able to devise and deliver therapy programmes and interventions under supervision of the Transdisciplinary Team

·Good written and verbal skills

·Good organisational skills

·Good interpersonal skills – including listening and observation skills.

·Responsible for running groups under the supervision of the specialist therapists

·Ability to learn therapy procedures following in service training and support

·Ability to work in a multi disciplinary team.

·Ability to prioritise and meet deadlines.

·Ability to honour confidentiality.

·Ability to deal with pupils who present with complex behavioural and learning needs.

·The ability to abide to the relevant professional bodies

Experience

Two years relevant experience of working with people with special educational needs or experience of working in an educational setting.

If you have relevant experience and would like to work at Thames Valley School, we would very much like to hear from you.

For more information, to receive a full Job Description, to arrange a visit or an informal chat please call the school on 01189424750. Please note we do not accept CVs.

Successful applicants will be required to complete the relevant safeguarding checks.

Interviews available upon application.