SEN Therapies Assistant for Young Learners

Hillingdon Manor School; Walsall; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Ryecroft School in the West Midlands is seeking a Therapies Assistant to support children and young people. The role focuses on assisting Speech and Language and Occupational Therapists, delivering tailored interventions and contributing to communication and sensory profiles within a collaborative therapy team.

The ideal candidate has SEN experience, is independently motivated, and enjoys developing bespoke, creative interventions.

Qualifications

• Experience working with young people with SEN is essential.
• Independently motivated while working under supervision.
• Creative approach to bespoke interventions.
• Ability to solve problems with dynamic thinking.

Responsibilities

• Provide evidence-based assessments and interventions under supervision of clinicians.
• Create communication and sensory profiles to inform placements.
• Contribute to placement plans and deliver varied interventions.
• Conduct observations and co-facilitate staff training.
• Attend multi-agency meetings and support service development.

Skills

Experience with SEN

Teamwork

Independent working

Creative interventions

Problem solving

Communication skills

Organisation

Administration

1:1 and group sessions

Education

GCSEs including English

Post-16 education

Job description

Ryecroft School in the West Midlands is seeking a Therapies Assistant to support children and young people. The role focuses on assisting Speech and Language and Occupational Therapists, delivering tailored interventions and contributing to communication and sensory profiles within a collaborative therapy team.

The ideal candidate has SEN experience, is independently motivated, and enjoys developing bespoke, creative interventions.