Therapies Assistant

The Witherslack Group; Walton On The Hill; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Induction training

School holidays

Clinical development

Flexible benefits

Wellbeing tools

Medical cover

Nice facilities

Refer-a-friend £2,000 bonus

Job summary

The Witherslack Group is seeking a Therapies Assistant to support the Speech and Language Therapist and Occupational Therapist on-site. You will help run one-to-one and small group interventions and gather information for high quality assessments, while liaising with parents, carers, colleagues and partner agencies to support the best outcomes for children and young people.

Working within our living and learning environments, you will benefit from supervision, a clinical development programme

Qualifications

• GCSEs including English and at least five GCSEs total.
• Experience with children and young people with SEMH and/or SEN.
• Understanding of safeguarding rules and practice.
• Team player with a proactive, hands-on attitude.
• Honesty, empathy and resilience in challenging situations.

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.
• Work as part of the team around the child to support best outcomes.

Skills

Team player

Empathy

Resilience

Safeguarding knowledge

Experience with children

Education

GCSEs including English

Job description

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.

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.

• 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

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.

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 get:

• 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: meaning you can increase/decrease benefits such as life insurance - check out our benefits here
• Wellbeing: a host of wellbeing tools and advice including employee assistance
• Medical cover so you can claim back the cost of things like an opticians or dentist appointment and a host of high-street discounts
• Beautiful working environments with the very best facilities - check out our schools here
• A recommend a friend scheme that offers a £2,000 bonus every time