Therapy Assistant
Listed on 2026-09-28
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Education / Teaching
Special Needs / Learning Disabilities -
Healthcare
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Are you looking for an employer who can offer you opportunities for growth and development in your clinical career
- All whilst working within a friendly multidisciplinary teamin a rewarding education setting?
Do you want to have opportunities to participate in research projects, special interest groups and form part of a wider clinical network that meets regularly for training & development?
Do you want to have flexibility and be able to work creatively to deliver specialist assessments and interventions fostering independence within an education setting?
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Job Title:Therapies Assistant
Hours:
37.5 hours per week Monday
- Friday
Contract:
Fixed Term – 1 Year, Term-Time only Essential:
Full valid UK driving licence and access to own vehicle About
The Role
This is an exciting opportunity to join our developing, dedicated team of clinicians supporting our students at New Barn 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 student’s needs.
You will be working closely with our education team who support our students 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 students 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.
We are looking for a Therapies Assistant who has experience of working with students 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 student’s and has a dynamic approach to problem solving will be perfect for this role.
Location:New Barn School
forms part of our Acorn Education brand and is an independent specialist day school, supporting students aged 6 – 19
At Outcomes First Group, we believe every student has the ability to thrive when given access to a learning environment designed for their success. We exist to provide, champion and develop an exceptional education that is research-led and tailored around the abilities and aspirations of the individual - a commitment that shapes tomorrow’s leaders, cultivates a lifelong love of learning and equips young minds to craft their own bright futures.
At the heart of our philosophy lies a unique blend of tradition and innovation. We champion smaller class sizes, personalised learning plans and a curriculum that prepares students for success both in and beyond the classroom, evidenced in a 97% success rate in guiding our leavers into education, employment or training.
As the largest and most accomplished organisation in our…
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