Special Needs Therapy Assistant

Academics Ltd; Clement Street; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is seeking a Special Needs Therapy Assistant in Farnborough to support children aged 3-11 with special educational needs. The role involves working closely with students on a one-to-one basis, managing classroom behaviour, and assisting with personal care. Applicants should be patient, compassionate, and possess strong interpersonal skills. This position offers a daily rate of £90-95 and includes excellent on-site training and support.

Benefits

Excellent on-site training

Support and CPD provided

Qualifications

• Passionate about helping children achieve their full potential.
• Able to build confidence and motivation.
• Patient, caring, and a good listener.

Responsibilities

• Provide 121 support to students with special educational needs.
• Assist with classwork and manage challenging behaviour.
• Prepare resources for teaching activities.

Skills

Behaviour management skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Ability to support social skills

Job description

Special Needs Therapy Assistant - Farnborough

Surrey - Special Educational Needs Assistant - Therapy - Care - Intervention - Primary - ASAP start - 90- 95 per day - Farnborough

Are you looking for a rewarding, fulfilling career in a fun & friendly environment?

Are you seeking experience within a relevant field before embarking on a career in Psychology, Criminal Justice or Teaching?

Are you looking to put your degree to good use?

How about working more social hours?

This is a rare opportunity to work with all ages, with children with a range of special educational needs including Autism, Downs Syndrome, Speech and Language needs, disabilities and associated challenging behaviour.

You will have the opportunity to work closely with specialist teams including Physiotherapy, Speech and Language Therapy and Occupational Therapy.

About the School and the Role!

This school is located in Farnborough and is for students aged 3-11. All students needing 121 Support have special educational needs; they may also have additional sensory impairments and associated challenging behaviour. Many students require personal care. You will be working in classes of approximately 28 children, supporting one on a 121 basis, supported by a class teacher and other support assistants. You will also be required to assist with classwork, encourage lesson engagement and manage challenging behaviour - good behaviour management skills are highly desirable for successful applicants.

Personal Qualities

• Passionate about helping children to achieve their full potential
• Able to build confidence and motivation
• Able to build robust and effective relationships with students
• Able to remain calm and resilient when placed in situations of stress or conflict
• Patient, caring, compassionate, and a good listener

Professional Skills & Requirements

• Ability to prepare resources for teaching and learning activities
• Ability to plan learning activities to suit student ability with support from a teacher
• Personal and medical care including feeding and manual handling where necessary
• Willing to work 1:1 and in small groups with students
• Able to develop knowledge and experience to deliver appropriate support
• Able to encourage the development of social skills and support students' individual needs
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Able to provide behaviour and pastoral support
• Attend staff meetings and complete appropriate CPD
• Ensure safeguarding of students
• Ability to commute to Farborough

5 days a week (Mon-Fri)
90- 95 per day
Excellent on-site training, support and CPD is provided
You MUST have right to work in the UK in order to apply - no Visa sponsorship

Apply now or contact Abbie Cuthbert at Academics Ltd:

Candidates registering with Academics Ltd will need to have or apply for an Enhanced DBS and/or overseas police check where appropriate.