Therapy Assistant

Wetheringsett Manor School; Mid Suffolk; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Life Assurance Pension

Wellbeing support

Cycle to Work

Flexible benefits

Job summary

Outcomes First Group is seeking a Therapies Assistant at Wetheringsett Manor School in Suffolk. You will support Speech and Language Therapists and Occupational Therapists, help design communication and sensory profiles, and assist with a range of evidence-based interventions under supervision.

You will work closely with education staff, families and a multi-disciplinary team to deliver pupil-centred activities and observations.

Qualifications

• 5 GCSEs C or above, incl English.
• Evidence of relevant Post-16 education.
• Willingness to pursue further qualifications.
• Experience as therapy assistant or similar advantageous.
• Experience in an educational setting advantageous.
• Teamworking ability.
• SEN knowledge for children and young people.
• Ability to run 1:1 and group sessions under supervision.
• Clear communication of complex information to clients and professionals.
• Good administration and organisational skills.
• Full valid UK driving licence and access to own vehicle.

Responsibilities

• Assist therapists and contribute to assessments and interventions.
• Support the therapy team and engage pupils in activities.
• Observe, co-facilitate staff training and attend multi-agency meetings.
• Contribute to placement plans and service development.

Skills

Teamwork

SEN knowledge

1:1 sessions

Group sessions

Communication

Organisational skills

Driving licence

Education

GCSEs including English

Post-16 education evidence

Job description

At OFG we give you time to enjoy those special moments and hobbies outside of work

Job Title: Therapies Assistant

Location: Wetheringsett Manor School - Suffolk, IP14 5QX

Salary: £25,837.50 FTE DOE

Hours: 37.5 hours per week 8:00am - 4:00pm Monday to Friday

Contract: Permanent - Term Time only

Essential: Full valid UK driving licence and access to own vehicle

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

Essential Criteria:

• 5 x GCSE's Grade C or above, including English
• 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
• Full valid UK driving licence and access to own vehicle

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
• 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. At Outcomes First Group we are committed to the safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our pupils and young people. All successful applicants will be subject to social media checks and successful applicants to a fully enhanced DBS.

We reserve the right to close the vacancy early if we receive a high volume of suitable applications. Outcomes First Group is committed to carrying out a fair, thorough and efficient recruitment process in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education. Whilst we aim to keep applicants informed throughout, Outcomes First Group does not accept liability for any loss of earnings or other associated costs incurred by applicants as a result of delays or changes in the compliance process. All stages of the compliance process are subject to necessary safeguarding checks and compliance with statutory requirements, which may affect timescales.

Job ID: 323258