Therapy Assistant (Autism) — Flexible Hours & Career Growth

Aspris; Godalming; Hybrid; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working

Hybrid opportunities

Free parking

Induction program

Career progression

PVG/DBS paid

Job summary

Aspris is recruiting a Therapy Assistant to join the Education team at Unsted Park School & Sixth Form. The role supports across all key stages, working within the Therapy Team to deliver occupational therapy and recreational activities and to assist with assessments and documentation.

A psychology qualification is advantageous but not essential. The role offers hybrid opportunities and career progression within a supportive environment, with safeguarding and training provided.

Qualifications

• Experience in supporting across multiple therapies and assisting clinicians.
• Ability to plan and deliver group and 1:1 occupational therapy and recreational activities.
• Ability to observe, record and report to clinicians as appropriate.
• Create engaging visual resources for sessions.
• Manage a caseload of students.
• Plan, run, and record 1:1 and group therapy across various therapies.
• Assist with assessment and transition of new learners and environment familiarisation.
• Create initial documents such as Individual Placement Plans and Provision Maps.
• Ensure accurate updating of clinical records and information systems as directed; respond to routine enquiries.
• IT skills (Word, Excel) to support surveys, data collection and presentation.

Responsibilities

• Assist trained clinicians with preparation.
• Plan and deliver group and 1:1 occupational therapy and recreational activities.
• Observe, record and report to the assigned clinician as appropriate.
• Create appealing visual resources for sessions.
• Manage a caseload of students.
• Plan, run, and record 1:1 and group therapy sessions across various therapies.
• Assist with assessment and transition of new learners ensuring familiarity with the environment.
• Create initial documentation such as Individual Placement Plans and Provision Maps.
• Maintain accurate clinical records and respond to routine information requests.
• Use IT tools to support data collection and reporting.

Education

Psychology degree

Job description

Aspris is recruiting a Therapy Assistant to join the Education team at Unsted Park School & Sixth Form. The role supports across all key stages, working within the Therapy Team to deliver occupational therapy and recreational activities and to assist with assessments and documentation.

A psychology qualification is advantageous but not essential. The role offers hybrid opportunities and career progression within a supportive environment, with safeguarding and training provided.