Therapy Assistant

Leaders in Care; Guildford; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

A specialist charity in Surrey is seeking a Therapy Assistant to support children and young people with additional needs. This role focuses on delivering therapy activities under guidance and requires a positive attitude and strong resilience. Great opportunity for those looking to make a difference while enjoying term-time flexibility and comprehensive training support.

Benefits

Life assurance

Medicash Cashplan

Free hot lunches

Free on-site parking

Employee Assistance Programme

Qualifications

• Genuine interest in working in a therapeutic or SEN setting.
• Strong physical and mental resilience.
• Can do attitude.

Responsibilities

• Support and deliver therapy activities under therapist guidance.
• Use communication tools with non-verbal students.
• Work collaboratively with staff to integrate support.

Skills

Positive attitude

Strong physical and mental resilience

Interest in therapeutic/SEN setting

Job description

Overview

Are you ready to make a real difference in the lives of young people? This is an exciting opportunity to join a specialist charity as a Therapy Assistant in Surrey area.

Working term time only, this role offers the chance to achieve great work-life balance while building valuable skills in a supportive, professional environment. You\'ll work closely with Occupational Therapists, Speech and Language Therapists, and other specialists to deliver life-changing support for children and young people with additional needs.

Why join as a Therapy Assistant?

• Salary up to £23,999, depending on experience
• Flexible term time only working
• Full training provided - no prior experience required
• Life assurance and Medicash Cashplan
• Free hot lunches during term time
• Free on-site parking
• Employee Assistance Programme for wellbeing and counselling

About the role

• As a Therapy Assistant, you will: Working term time only (36 hours per week)
• Support and deliver individual, group, or class-based therapy activities under therapist guidance
• Use communication tools such as iPads and Makaton with non-verbal students
• Work collaboratively with teaching and therapy staff to integrate support into the classroom
• Show empathy, compassion, and resilience when supporting students with diverse needs
• Benefit from comprehensive training and mentoring, including safeguarding and autism awareness

What we\'re looking for

• A positive “can do” attitude
• Strong physical and mental resilience
• A genuine interest in working in a therapeutic or SEN setting
• Flexibility to work 36 hours per week during term time only

How to apply

If you\'re looking for a rewarding role as a Therapy Assistant, this could be the perfect opportunity to start or grow your career in a specialist environment where you\'ll be fully supported and valued.

Apply today or call Libby at Leaders in Care on (phone number removed) and take the first step towards making a real difference.