Therapies Assistant

The Witherslack Group; Tadworth; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 31,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Induction training

School holidays

Clinical development

Flexible benefits

Wellbeing support

Medical cover

Referral bonus £2,000

Job summary

The Witherslack Group is hiring a Therapies Assistant for Bramley Hill School in Surrey. You will work under speech and language and occupational therapy supervision, supporting one-to-one and small group interventions, gathering data for assessments, and collaborating with parents, carers and agencies to secure the best outcomes for children with SEND.

We offer a comprehensive induction, paid school holidays, clinical development, flexible benefits, wellbeing support, medical cover, and a 2,000

Qualifications

• 5 GCSEs including English
• Experience working with children and young people with SEMH/SEN
• Good safeguarding understanding and practice
• A can-do attitude and teamwork skills
• Honesty and empathy; resilience to challenging situations

Responsibilities

• Work under the supervision of the onsite Speech and Language Therapist and Occupational Therapist.
• Support one-to-one and small group interventions.
• Gather information for high quality assessments.
• Work as part of the team around the child.
• Liaise with parents, carers and partner agencies to support outcomes for children and young people.

Skills

GCSEs incl English

Experience with SEMH/SEN

Safeguarding knowledge

Can-do attitude

Honesty & empathy

Resilience

Education

5 GCSEs including English

Job description

Therapies Assistant

2026-10-20T00:00:00

Location: Tadworth, Surrey, GB, KT20 5

Contract Type: Full Time

Employer: Witherslack Group

Application Deadline: 2027-01-19T22:00:49.61

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

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.

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.

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 Responsibilities

• Work under the direct supervision of the onsite Speech and Language Therapist and Occupational Therapist.
• Support the running of one-to-one and small group interventions.
• Gather the required information for high quality assessments.
• Work as part of the team around the child.
• Liaise with parents, carers, colleagues, and partner agencies to support the best outcomes and environment for children and young people.

What we do for you

We know you're going to do great things. For your hard work and commitment, we reward you with the best salary and benefits package in the sector. With us, you'll get to make a genuine difference to the lives of our young people — plus you'll receive:

• Training: A full induction and on the job training
• Holiday: Full school holidays including bank holidays
• Clinical Development: A leading programme of clinical learning and development
• Flexible benefits: Increase or decrease benefits such as life insurance
• Wellbeing: Tools, advice, and employee assistance
• Medical cover: Claim back costs such as opticians or dentists and access to high-street discounts
• Beautiful working environments with top facilities
• A 'recommend a friend' scheme offering a £2,000 bonus per referral

Bring your whole self to work

This is a great opportunity to change young lives and have a positive impact on their future. You will be supported with resources, supervision, a clinical development programme, and access to a multidisciplinary team of over 220 clinical colleagues. Here's what we'll need from you:

• 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
• A 'can do' attitude and teamwork skills
• Honesty and empathy
• Resilience to handle challenging situations

Interested in joining us?

At Witherslack Group, inclusion is fundamental. We are committed to creating a respectful, valued, and inclusive environment for everyone. As a provider of education and care for children with SEND, we embrace individuality and neurodiversity, celebrating diverse perspectives and experiences. We welcome applications from all backgrounds, identities, and abilities. We are dedicated to inclusive recruitment and workplace practices, providing support and adjustments as needed.

By building a diverse and inclusive team, we better support children, young people, families, and our staff so everyone can thrive and be true to themselves. The Witherslack Group is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of its young people. The role is subject to an enhanced DBS check (cost covered) and online search. We are an equal opportunities employer welcoming all applicants.

For the full job description, person specification, and other policies, please refer to the company's website or relevant sections.

#s1-Gen

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 offered the support, resource and platform for you to do great things. You'll benefit from supervision, a clinical development programme and access to a 220+ strong team of multi-disciplinary clinical colleagues who will be with you every step of the way. Here's what we'll need from you:

• At least 5 GCSEs (including English)
• You'll have worked with children and young people with SEMH and/or SEN in similar or other roles
• Have a good understanding of safeguarding rules and practice.
• A 'can do' attitude - a team player who rolls up their sleeves to help others
• We genuinely care about our young people (and each other) so honesty and empathy is a must
• The resilience to be able to deal with challenging situations, To view our Child Protection Policy, please visit the 'Parents and Carers' section of this School/Learning centre. You can find all our Schools here.
• Special Education / Careers in Care / Careers in Special Education / Working with Children / SEMH / SEN / ASD

At Witherslack Group, inclusion is part of who we are. We're committed to creating an environment where everyone feels respected, valued and that they truly belong.

As a specialist provider of education and care for children and young people with special educational needs, we understand the importance of embracing individuality and championing difference- especially when it comes to neurodiversity. We celebrate diverse perspectives, lived experiences, and the unique strengths that each person brings to our community.

We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, identities, and abilities. We are proud to be recognised as an inclusive employer and are committed to making our recruitment and workplace practices inclusive and accessible. If you need any adjustments to support you through the recruitment process or in the workplace, we'll be there every step of the way.

By building a diverse and inclusive team, we're better able to support the children, young people and families we serve and ensure every member of our team can thrive, grow, and be their authentic self.

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

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

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.

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.