Therapy Assistant

Job Title

Therapies Assistant

New Barn School, Berkshire RG20 8HZ

£25,837.50 FTE DOE

37.5 hours per week, Monday – Friday

Fixed Term – 1 Year, Term‑Time only

• 5 GCSEs (Grade C or above), including English
• Evidence of relevant Post‑16 education
• Willingness to work towards further qualifications as required
• Full valid UK driving licence and access to own vehicle

• Working as a therapy assistant or in a similar role
• Experience with in an educational setting
• Ability to work 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
• Effective written and verbal communication with clients, carers, families, and professionals
• Strong organisational skills and experience completing administration tasks for a team

• Support Speech and Language Therapists and Occupational Therapists in delivering high‑quality therapy sessions
• Provide evidence‑based assessments and interventions under the supervision of qualified clinicians
• Assist in creating communication and sensory profiles for pupils
• Contribute to placement plans and deliver a range of interventions tailored to individual needs
• Observe and co‑facilitate staff training sessions
• Attend multi‑agency meetings and support ongoing service development
• Engage in regular professional development via internal forums and external training funding

• Life Assurance and Pension scheme with options for increased contributions
• Access to mental health support services and physical health checks under the "Your Wellbeing Matters" programme
• Family Growth Support – enhanced maternity and paternity leave, plus paid fertility treatment support
• Flexible Benefits Platform (Vista) offering a range of health, wellbeing, and insurance benefits including discount schemes, Cycle to Work, Electric Car Purchase, and Critical Illness Cover

All successful applicants will be subject to social media checks and a fully enhanced DBS. Outcomes First Group is committed to carrying out a fair, thorough and efficient recruitment process in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education. All stages of the compliance process are subject to necessary safeguarding checks and statutory requirements.