Therapies Assistant
The Mendip School, Shepton Mallet, Somerset, BA4 4FZ12 days remaining to apply
Closing date
28 March 2025 at 9am
Date listed
13 March 2025
Job details
Job role
- Other support roles
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Working pattern
- Full time
Contract type
- Permanent
Full-time equivalent salary
- £25,992.00 Annually (FTE) Actual salary = £19,335.45
Therapies Assistant job summary
The Mendip School
Edmund Rack Road
Prestleigh
Shepton Mallet
BA4 4FZ
www.themendipschool.co.uk
email: office@themendipschool.com
Therapy Assistant
32 hours
Term time only + 5 INSET days
FTE annual Salary: £25,992, actual annual salary = £19,335.45
Start Date: ASAP
Permanent
We are seeking to appoint an organised and reliable General Therapy Assistant to support our Therapy Team at The Mendip School a school for children aged 4-19 with Autism and Speech Language and Communication Needs. The successful candidate will work alongside teaching staff and Therapists.
As a General Therapy Assistant, you will play a vital role in supporting our Speech and Language Therapists, Occupational Therapists, and Arts Therapists in delivering tailored therapy to our pupils. Your contributions will help create a nurturing, stimulating environment where each child can thrive.
Key Responsibilities:
Support the therapy team in preparing materials for individual and group therapy sessions.
Assist in the delivery of therapy plans, helping children develop essential skills in communication, sensory regulation, motor coordination, and creative expression.
Work directly with pupils, under the guidance of therapists, to support progress in their therapy goals.
Monitor and record the progress of pupils, providing feedback to the therapists to adjust plans as needed.
Foster a supportive, safe, and inclusive environment where children feel valued and encouraged.
What We're Looking For:
A genuine interest in supporting children with Autism and/or Speech and Language needs.
Patience, empathy, and a positive attitude in working with children who may have diverse needs and abilities.
Strong communication skills, both verbal and written, to effectively interact with children, staff, and parents.
Previous experience working with children in a school setting is desirable but not essential.
A team player who can collaborate effectively with Speech and Language Therapists, Occupational Therapists, Arts Therapists and the teaching team.
Hours are below:
Monday - 8:40am- 3:35pm
Tuesday - 8:40am-4:30pm
Wednesday - 8:40am-3:15pm
Thursday - 8:40am-3:15pm
Friday - 8:40am-3:15pm
The Partnership Trust are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check. This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references.
If you are interested in joining our team then please access further details and application form from the vacancies section of the website, which can be found at www.thepartnershiptrust.com/vacancies
Interview Date: TBC
PART OF THE PARTNERSHIP TRUST
Commitment to safeguarding
The Partnership Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references.
Applying for the job
This school accepts applications through their own website, where you may also find more information about this job.
CVs are not accepted.
About The Mendip School
- School type
- Free School, ages 4 to 19
- School size
- 164 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 4 to 19
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- The Mendip School website
Thank you for expressing an interest in working The Mendip School, a school for children with Autistic Spectrum Disorders and Speech, Language and Communication Needs aged 4-19.
The Mendip School is part of the multi-academy trust partnership known as The Partnership Trust. This status allows the school to be more autonomous and to focus on initiatives that raise aspiration and achievement for children and young people.
The Mendip School staff and governors are committed to and passionate about the learning and progress of our pupils. We have high aspirations for our young people and we aim to provide a high quality, relevant and balanced education for all our pupils that focuses on individual, personal and academic achievement. Students are taught in small groups, usually with more than one member of staff in attendance. There is a happy and positive atmosphere in which young people can fulfill their potential and grow in self-confidence with respect for the people and environment around them.
We would welcome applications from people who may currently be working in mainstream schools as full training and support programmes are offered to those who have limited experience of working in a special school.
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