Therapy Assistant

Acorn Care and Education; Leicester; On-site; GBP 26,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational organization in the United Kingdom seeks a Therapies Assistant to support young people with special educational needs at Miller House School. This role includes working closely with Speech and Language Therapists and Occupational Therapists, providing assessments, and contributing to intervention plans. The organization promotes work/life balance through a trial of the 4-Day Working Week. Applicants should have relevant experience, communication skills, and a motivation to work creatively in a team setting.

Benefits

Life Assurance Pension scheme

Mental health support services

4-Day Working Week trial

Family Growth Support

Health and wellbeing benefits

Qualifications

• Experience working as a therapy assistant or in a similar role would be advantageous.
• Knowledge of working with children and young people with SEN is essential.
• Ability to carry out 1:1 and group sessions under supervision.

Responsibilities

• Support the work of Speech and Language Therapists and Occupational Therapists.
• Provide evidence-based assessments and interventions.
• Contribute to placement plans and deliver interventions.

Skills

Experience with young people with special educational needs

Independently motivated

Creative problem solving

Teamwork skills

Communication skills

Education

5 x GCSE’s Grade C or above, including English

Undergraduate degree

Evidence of relevant Post 16 education

Job description

How would you like to be paid for five days but only work four?

Our colleagues’ wellbeing is at the heart of everything we do at OFG, so we’re always looking for new ways to improve everyone’s work/life balance. We’re taking part in a trial of the 4-Day Working Week, meaning that you could be working one day less a week (or equivalent).

If the trial is a success, we’ll be rolling the 4DWW out across the Group – so there’s never been a more exciting time to join #teamOFG!

Job Title

Therapies Assistant

Location

Miller House School – Leicestershire LE2 2BN

Salary

£25,837.50 FTE DOE

Hours

37.5 hours per week Monday to Friday 8.30am-4.30pm

Contract

Permanent – Term Time Only plus 2 weeks

About The Role

This is an exciting opportunity to join our developing, dedicated team of clinicians supporting our children and young people at Miller House School.

This is a cross-disciplinary role, with a primary focus on supporting the work of our Speech and Language Therapists and Occupational Therapists. The successful candidate will work closely with the therapy team to provide high‑quality support tailored to our pupils' needs.

You will be working closely with our education team who support our young people, as well as their families. You will be responsible for providing evidence‑based assessments and interventions under the supervision of qualified clinicians and the leadership of the Lead Clinician to better understand and support our young people's needs and to support them to engage in meaningful activities and interactions. You will be instrumental supporting the creation of communication and sensory profiles, contributing to placement plans and delivering a range of interventions. This role also includes observations, co‑facilitating staff training, attending multi‑agency meetings and on‑going service development. There are also regular opportunities for continual professional development, through our internal specialist forums and funding for external training opportunities.

Who we are looking for.

We are looking for a Therapies Assistant who has experience of working with young people with special educational needs. We are looking for someone who is independently motivated whilst working under the supervision of a qualified clinician. Someone who enjoys working creatively to develop bespoke interventions to meet the specific needs of our most complex pupils and has a dynamic approach to problem solving will be perfect for this role.

Location

Miller House School – Leicestershire LE2 2BN

Welcome to Miller House School

About the Group

Outcomes First Group is the largest independent provider of special needs education. We are a vital part of local communities in England, Scotland and Wales with a renowned reputation for quality and positive outcomes for the people we educate for.

We are really proud to say that in 2024, Outcomes First Group were officially certified as a ‘Great Place to Work’ for the fifth year running.

Our divisional brands include Acorn Education and Options Autism.

Essential Criteria

• 5 x GCSE’s Grade C or above, including English
• Undergraduate degree, preferable
• Evidence of relevant Post 16 education
• Willingness to work towards further qualifications as required.
• Experience working as a therapy assistant or in a similar role would be advantageous
• Experience of working within an educational setting would be advantageous
• Skilled in working as part of a team
• Knowledge and understanding of working with children and young people with SEN
• Ability to carry out both 1:1 and group sessions under supervision
• Ability to communicate effectively, both written and verbal, complex, technical and clinically sensitive information to the specific client group, their carers and families and a wide range of professionals outside the service
• Excellent organisational skills and experience completing administration tasks for a team would be advantageous

For further information on this role please refer the Job Description and Person Specification attached. To discuss this role in more detail, please contact: [e-mail]

Why work for us?

Alongside working with a network of clinical colleagues with regular forums for peer reflection and practice development, Outcomes First Group offer an array of flexible benefit options.

Benefits

• Life Assurance Pension scheme with options to increase your contributions
• “Your Wellbeing Matters” – access to a wide range of first‑class mental health support services and physical health checks
• *You’ll work 80% of your contractual hours for 100% of your pay, giving you more time to do the things that make you happy. 4DWW is subject to successful completion of probation and is not a contractual benefit
• Family Growth Support – inclusive benefits package covering enhanced maternity and paternity leave, along with paid fertility treatment support.
• A wide range of health, wellbeing, and insurance benefits
• 100’s of discount options valid in the UK and abroad
• Cycle to Work Schemes
• Electric Car Purchase Scheme
• Critical illness cover

And that’s not all, we place the outcomes of the people in our services at the heart of everything we do, so you’ll wake every day in the knowledge that your role will have a significant positive impact on the lives of others.

Job ID: 298440