Special Needs Therapy Assistant

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

Job summary

A recruitment agency is seeking a Special Needs Therapy Assistant in Hawley. This role involves supporting children with various special educational needs in a primary school setting. Successful candidates will assist with personal care, engage students in their learning, and work closely with specialized professionals. A commitment to helping children achieve their full potential in a rewarding and friendly environment is essential. This is a full-time position with a daily rate of £90‑£95, starting ASAP.

Benefits

Excellent on-site training

Support and CPD provided

Qualifications

• Experience in supporting children with special educational needs.
• Ability to work 1:1 and in small groups.
• Right to work in the UK.

Responsibilities

• Provide 1:1 support to students with special needs.
• Assist with classwork and encourage lesson engagement.
• Support personal care needs when necessary.

Skills

Passionate about helping children

Good behaviour management

Excellent interpersonal and communication 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, Down’s 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 1‑to‑1 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 1‑to‑1 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 Farnborough 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.