Therapies Assistant: Autism & SEND Support at School

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

Benefits offered by this job

Full induction and on-the-job training

Full school holidays including bank/IN

Clinical development programme

Flexible benefits

Wellbeing tools and employee support

DBS cost covered

Job summary

Witherslack Group is recruiting a Therapies Assistant at Bramley Hill School in Surrey. You will support one-to-one and small group interventions under the supervision of the Speech and Language Therapist and Occupational Therapist, helping to gather information for high quality assessments.

We expect at least 5 GCSEs including English and prior experience with children and young people with SEMH/SEN. You’ll work as part of a multi-disciplinary team, with a focus on safeguarding, empathy and

Qualifications

• At least 5 GCSEs including English.
• Experience with children and young people with SEMH and/or SEN.
• Good understanding of safeguarding rules and practice.
• A can-do attitude and team player mindset.
• Honesty and empathy are essential; resilient in challenging situations.

Responsibilities

• Support one-to-one and small group interventions under professional supervision.
• Assist in running therapy sessions and gather data for assessments.
• Collaborate with parents, carers, colleagues and partner agencies.
• Contribute to creating a safe, supportive environment for children and young people.

Skills

Team player

Can do attitude

Safeguarding awareness

Empathy

Resilience

Education

GCSEs including English

Job description

Witherslack Group is recruiting a Therapies Assistant at Bramley Hill School in Surrey. You will support one-to-one and small group interventions under the supervision of the Speech and Language Therapist and Occupational Therapist, helping to gather information for high quality assessments.

We expect at least 5 GCSEs including English and prior experience with children and young people with SEMH/SEN. You’ll work as part of a multi-disciplinary team, with a focus on safeguarding, empathy and