Occupational Therapies Assistant

Hillingdon Manor School; Worcester; On-site; GBP 39,000 - 43,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Life Assurance Pension scheme

Wellbeing support services

Family Growth Support

Job summary

Outcomes First Group’s Norton College – Worcester is seeking a Therapies Assistant to support Speech and Language Therapists and Occupational Therapists. You will work with the therapy and education teams to deliver assessments, develop communication and sensory profiles, and support placement plans.

You will engage in 1:1 and group sessions, participate in multi-agency meetings, and contribute to service development with supervision from qualified clinicians.

Qualifications

• Five GCSEs at grade C or above, including English.
• Evidence of relevant Post 16 education.
• Experience working with children with SEN / SEMH needs.
• Willingness to work towards further qualifications as required.
• Experience working as a therapy assistant or in a similar role would be advantageous.
• Experience working within an educational setting would be advantageous.
• Skilled in working as part of a team.
• Knowledge and understanding of working with children and young people with SEN.
• Ability to carry out both 1:1 and group sessions under supervision.
• Ability to communicate effectively complex information to clients, carers and families and to professionals.
• Excellent organisational skills and experience completing administration tasks would be advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Support Speech and Language Therapists and Occupational Therapists in delivering assessments and interventions.
• Create communication and sensory profiles and contribute to placement plans.
• Deliver 1:1 and group sessions under supervision and observe therapy practice.
• Attend multi-agency meetings and support service development.
• Assist with staff training and ongoing professional development.

Skills

SEN experience

SEMH awareness

Teamwork

Communication skills

Independent motivation

Education

Five GCSEs including English

Post-16 education evidence

SEN/SEMH experience training

Job description

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Occupational Therapies Assistant

Norton College - Worcester

• Worcester
• Permanent

Hours: 37.5 hours per week Monday to Friday (08:30 am - 4:30 pm)

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Job Title: Therapies Assistant

Location: Norton College – Worcester WR5 2BA

Hours: 37.5 hours per week Monday to Friday (08:30 am - 4:30 pm)

Contract: Permanent – Term-Time only

About The Role

This is an exciting opportunity to join our developing, dedicated team of clinicians supporting our children and young people at Norton College.

This is a cross-disciplinary role, with a primary focus on supporting the work of our Speech and Language Therapists and Occupational Therapists. The successful candidate will work closely with the therapy team to provide high-quality support tailored to our pupils' needs.

You will be working closely with our education team who support our young people, as well as their families. You will be responsible for providing evidence-based assessments and interventions under the supervision of qualified clinicians and the leadership of the Lead Clinician to better understand and support our young people's needs and to support them to engage in meaningful activities and interactions. You will be instrumental supporting the creation of communication and sensory profiles, contributing to placement plans and delivering a range of interventions. This role also includes observations, co-facilitating staff training, attending multi-agency meetings and on-going service development. There are also regular opportunities for continual professional development, through our internal specialist forums and funding for external training opportunities.

Who we are looking for.

We are looking for a Therapies Assistant who has experience of working with young people with special educational needs. We are looking for someone who is independently motivated whilst working under the supervision of a qualified clinician. Someone who enjoys working creatively to develop bespoke interventions to meet the specific needs of our most complex pupils and has a dynamic approach to problem solving will be perfect for this role.

Location: Norton College – Worcester WR5 2BA

At Outcomes First Group, we believe every child has the ability to thrive when given access to a learning environment designed for their success. We exist to provide, champion and develop an exceptional education that is research-led and tailored around the abilities and aspirations of the individual - a commitment that shapes tomorrow’s leaders, cultivates a lifelong love of learning and equips young minds to craft their own bright futures.

At the heart of our philosophy lies a unique blend of tradition and innovation. We champion smaller class sizes, personalised learning plans and a curriculum that prepares students for success both in and beyond the classroom, evidenced in a 97% success rate in guiding our leavers into education, employment or training.

As the largest and most accomplished organisation in our sector, we have the capability to invest in forward-thinking initiatives and resources based on the needs of the individual pupil, rather than the collective. This investment creates consistent and measurable results for our pupils and teams.

Outcomes First Group operates a number of specialist education and care brands across the UK, including Blenheim Schools, each delivering tailored provision to meet the diverse needs of children and young people.

• 5 x GCSE’s Grade C or above, including English
• Evidence of relevant Post 16 education
• Experience in working with children with SEN / SEMH needs
• Willingness to work towards further qualifications as required.
• Experience working as a therapy assistant or in a similar role would be advantageous
• Experience of working within an educational setting would be advantageous
• Skilled in working as part of a team
• Knowledge and understanding of working with children and young people with SEN
• Ability to carry out both 1:1 and group sessions under supervision
• Ability to communicate effectively, both written and verbal, complex, technical and clinically sensitive information to the specific client group, their carers and families and a wide range of professionals outside the service
• Excellent organisational skills and experience completing administration tasks for a team would be advantageous

• Life Assurance Pension scheme with options to increase your contributions
• “Your Wellbeing Matters” – access to a wide range of first-class mental health support services and physical health checks
• Family Growth Support - inclusive benefits package covering enhanced maternity and paternity leave, along with paid fertility treatment support.

• A wide range of health, wellbeing, and insurance benefits
• 100’s of discount options valid in the UK and abroad
• Cycle to Work Schemes
• Electric Car Purchase Scheme
• Critical illness cover

And that’s not all, we place the outcomes of the people in our services at the heart of everything we do, so you’ll wake every day in the knowledge that your role will have a significant positive impact on the lives of others.

At Outcomes First Group we are committed to the safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our pupils and young people. All successful applicants will be subject to social media checks and successful applicants to a fully enhanced DBS

We reserve the right to close the vacancy early if we receive a high volume of suitable applications.

Outcomes First Group is committed to carrying out a fair, thorough and efficient recruitment process in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education. Whilst we aim to keep applicants informed throughout, Outcomes First Group does not accept liability for any loss of earnings or other associated costs incurred by applicants as a result of delays or changes in the compliance process. All stages of the compliance process are subject to necessary safeguarding checks and compliance with statutory requirements, which may affect timescales.

Wherever you work – whether in a city location or one of our more rural settings – you’ll be part of one dynamic family, aiming high and dreaming big, and helping the people we work with achieve their own personal goals

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