HLTA - Therapy Assistant
Capella House School, Twickenham, TW2 7SLThis job expired on 21 May 2021
Start date details
As soon as possible
Closing date
21 May 2021 at 9am
Date listed
28 April 2021
Job details
Job role
- Teacher
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Working pattern
- Full time
Contract type
- Permanent
Full-time equivalent salary
- NJC18 (£23,926 per annum)
HLTA - Therapy Assistant job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen to work as a Therapy Assistant alongside the Senior Speech and Language Therapist (SLT) and Occupational Therapist (OT). Capella House is a new co-educational specialist school opened to secondary pupils in September 2019 at its Twickenham site. A Primary Department will open in September 2021 with a Key Stage 2 Class and an Infant assessment class. A special school for pupils aged 4 to 16 with Speech, Language and Communication Needs (SLCN) as their primary need Capella House pupils may have other additional needs including ASD, ADHD, Sensory issues or Social, Emotional and Mental Health needs. Classes will have up to 7 pupils and will be supported by HLTAs, TAs and Therapists.
We are looking for enthusiastic, committed and highly flexible candidates who have the motivation and ability to work collaboratively and actively contribute to shaping this new school. Capella House is an inclusive school so candidates must have strong communication skills, be fast learners and the ability to work as part of a highly skilled multidisciplinary team.
The Therapy Assistants will work as part of a multi-disciplinary team to support the inclusion of speech and language therapy and occupational therapy within the classroom environment.
The Therapy Assistant will undertake a variety of tasks, including:
● supporting pupils to develop communication skills
● developing, preparing and maintaining therapeutic materials
● working with pupils, with regular monitoring and therapy programme adjustment by a Speech or Occupational Therapist
● supporting and facilitating group therapy activities both in class and in smaller groups
● preparing resources to support the environment in school and at home.
● supporting the clerical and administrative tasks
Commitment to safeguarding
Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment.
Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance.
Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant):
childcare disqualification
Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS)
medical
online and social media
prohibition from teaching
right to work
satisfactory references
suitability to work with children
You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.
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About Capella House School
- School type
- Free School, ages 4 to 19
- School size
- 55 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 4 to 19
- Ofsted report
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- School website
- Capella House School website (opens in new tab)
- Email address
- gbirch@clarendon.richmond.sch.uk
- Phone number
- 020 3146 9887
Capella House School is a unique Special School meeting the needs of learners with Speech, Language and Communication needs who deserve the very best support, opportunities and encouragement in order to reach their full potential. Our school opened in September 2019, in a new building with great facilities.
Arranging a visit to Capella House School
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email gbirch@clarendon.richmond.sch.uk.
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