Therapies Assistant

The Witherslack Group; Guildford; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 31,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid school holidays

Excellent benefits

Job summary

The Witherslack Group in Guildford (Bramley Hill School) seeks a Therapies Assistant to support Speech and Language and Occupational Therapy services. You will assist with one-to-one and small group sessions at Bramley Hill School, a specialist day school for pupils with autism and related needs.

You will work under supervision and coordinate with parents, carers, and our multi-disciplinary team to ensure the best outcomes for children and young people, with ongoing training and development

Qualifications

• At least 5 GCSEs (including English).
• Experience working with children and young people with SEMH/SEN.
• Good understanding of safeguarding rules and practices.
• Can-do attitude and team player.
• Honesty, empathy and genuine care for young people.

Responsibilities

• Support one-to-one and small group interventions under supervision.
• Gather information for high quality assessments.
• Liaise with parents, carers, colleagues, and partner agencies to support the best outcomes.

Skills

Team player

Empathy

Resilience

Safeguarding knowledge

Can-do attitude

Education

GCSEs including English

Job description

Therapies Assistant

Date: 2026-10-20

Location: Guildford, Surrey, GB, GU1 4

Contract Type: Any

Employer: Witherslack Group

Closing Date: 2026-11-18T21:00:08.02

Salary: £30,126 - £30,687 (including paid school holidays) + excellent benefits

Introduction

Those Huge Small Victories - Our clinicians are fulfilled by the idea of affecting even the smallest positive changes in our young people, so we celebrate the little things.

Working Environment

Get out what you put in - This role is based at Bramley Hill School.

Bramley Hill School is an independent, specialist day school providing high quality education for boys and girls. Based in Surrey, the school meets the needs of pupils with a primary diagnosis of autism and additional needs such as ADHD, speech and language difficulties, sensory issues, and associated behavioural difficulties.

About Us

Our clinicians are a crucial part of the most joined-up model in SEND. Across all of our specialist schools and children's homes, we provide unrivalled levels of clinical support, both in terms of our expertise and breadth of provision. Our young people present with a complexity of need including developmental trauma, neuro-developmental conditions, and special educational needs.

Role Overview

As a Therapies Assistant, you will work under the direct supervision of the onsite Speech and Language Therapist and Occupational Therapist. You'll support the running of one-to-one and small group interventions and gather the required information for high quality assessments. Working as part of the team around the child, you'll also liaise with parents, carers, colleagues, and partner agencies to support the best outcomes and environment for our children and young people.

What We Do for You

• Training: A full induction and on the job training
• Holiday: You'll work hard at WG, so you'll be rewarded with full school holidays including bank holidays
• Clinical Development: If career growth and professional advancement is your thing, we provide a leading programme of clinical learning and development
• Flexible Benefits: Including options to increase/decrease benefits such as life insurance, wellbeing tools, and employee assistance
• Medical Cover: Claim back costs for services like opticians or dentists, along with high-street discounts
• Work Environment: Beautiful facilities with the very best amenities in our schools

Bring Your Whole Self to Work

This is a great opportunity to change young lives and have a positive impact on their future. Embedded within our living and learning environments, you will be supported with resources, supervision, a clinical development programme, and access to a team of over 220 multi-disciplinary clinical colleagues who will support you every step of the way.

Requirements

• At least 5 GCSEs (including English)
• Experience working with children and young people with SEMH and/or SEN in similar or other roles
• Good understanding of safeguarding rules and practices
• 'Can do' attitude, team player willing to help others
• Honesty and empathy, with a genuine care for young people and colleagues
• Resilience to manage challenging situations

Interested in Joining Us?

At Witherslack Group, inclusion is a core value. We are committed to building an environment where everyone feels respected, valued, and belonging. As a provider specializing in education and care for children and young people with SEND, we embrace diversity and neurodiversity, celebrating individual strengths and perspectives.

We welcome applications from all backgrounds, identities, and abilities. We are proud to be an inclusive employer and support accessible recruitment and workplace practices. If you need adjustments during the recruitment process or in the workplace, we are committed to supporting you.

By building a diverse and inclusive team, we can better support the children, young people, and families we serve, ensuring every team member can thrive and be their authentic self.

Safeguarding & Policies

The Witherslack Group is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of its young people. This role is subject to an enhanced DBS check (cost covered) and an online search. We are an equal opportunities employer, welcoming applications from all sections of the community.

For further information, please refer to:

• Full job description and person specification
• Our ex-offenders policy
• Our Child Protection Policy (available in the 'Parents and Carers' section)

Relevant areas include Special Education, Careers in Care, Careers in Special Education, Working with Children, SEMH, SEN, ASD.