Therapy Assistant - Headington

Academics Ltd; Oxford; On-site; GBP 16,000 - 18,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Training Provided

Job summary

Academics Ltd in Headington is seeking a Therapy Assistant to join a specialist school on a full-time basis, starting ASAP. The role is primarily 1:1, supporting children aged 4–16 with autism and co-existing needs in a therapeutically guided classroom, with full training provided.

Candidates should bring a calm, positive approach and be prepared to contribute to the students' goals daily. Interviews will be arranged in the coming weeks.

Qualifications

• Calm, positive approach to classroom work.
• Willingness to undergo training for therapeutic interventions.

Responsibilities

• Provide 1:1 support to students in classroom.
• Assist with speech, language, communication, and social-emotional needs.
• Help students reach their personal goals and targets.

Skills

Calm demeanour

Education

Psychology degree

Job description

Therapy Assistant - Headington

Are you looking for an opportunity to make a real difference in the lives of vulnerable children? Are you looking to gain hands on practical experience with a variety of needs?

An amazing specialist school in Headington are looking for a Therapy Assistant to join their team on a full time basis starting ASAP! The school employ a therapeutic and child based approach to their everyday school life and are focused on ensuring a safe and positive environment for their students.

The students who attend this setting are between the ages of 4 and 16. They all have a primary diagnosis of Autism ad struggle with co-existing needs such as struggles with their speech and language development, communication, behaviour and social and emotional needs.

This school have also adopted a therapeutic intervention support system - which they provide full training for - in which you will work on with the students everyday in the classroom. The role is primarily 1:1 based, giving you the chance to provide the necessary support and attention.

The school are seeking a Therapy Assistant who can bring a calm and positive approach to the classroom, who will support and encourage the students day to day to help them reach their goals and targets.

If you are seeking valuable, hands on experience to add to your skillset, or just looking to make a real difference, then this is the role for you!

Interviews will be taking place in the coming weeks.

Important Information:

• Therapy Assistant - Headington
• ASAP Start
• £89 - £100 per day
• Full time
• Training Provided
• Excellent opportunity for Psychology Graduates

Therapy Assistant - Headington

Salary will be determined by the successful candidate's qualifications and relevant experience, and will be in accordance with the client's pay policy