Therapy Assistant
Isebrook School, Kettering, Northamptonshire, NN15 6PTThis job expired on 22 June 2024 – see similar jobs
Start date details
TBC
Closing date
22 June 2024 at 11:59pm
Date listed
3 June 2024
Job details
Job role
- Teaching assistant
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Working pattern
- Part time
Contract type
- Permanent
Full-time equivalent salary
- £23,893.00 - £24,294.00 Annually (FTE) 34.25 hours per week; 39 weeks per year
Therapy Assistant job summary
Isebrook School is dedicated to providing exceptional education and support to students with Special Educational Needs. We specialise in supporting students with Cognition and Learning difficulties and our team of professionals is committed to fostering an inclusive, supportive, and enriching environment where every student can thrive.
Key Responsibilities:
Support Therapy Sessions: Support our Occupational Therapist in conducting individual and group therapy sessions.
Student Assistance: Help students with exercises to improve motor, communication, and social skills, providing one-on-one or small group support.
Classroom Integration: Work with teachers to integrate therapy goals into classroom activities, adapt materials, and support daily living skills.
Administrative Duties: Maintain accurate records, organise therapy materials, schedule sessions, and communicate with professionals, parents and carers.
Professional Development: Participate in ongoing training and stay updated on best practices in therapy and special education.
About this Role
Isebrook School is seeking a compassionate and dedicated Therapy Assistant to join our in- school Therapy team. The Therapy Assistant will work closely with our full time Occupational Therapist to support the physical, emotional, and social development of students in line with the needs identified within their EHCP. This role involves assisting in the School Occupational Therapist in the implementation of individualised therapy plans, facilitating small group or individual interventions, advising classroom staff, conducting classroom observations and Quality Assurance audits and providing direct support to students to access their care packages.
Are you:
Positive and passionate about working with students with learning disabilities
A good or outstanding practitioner with experience of supporting young people with communication difficulties
A reflective practitioner
A team player who can work as part of the multi-disciplinary team
Able to motivate and lead by example
Knowledgeable about the learning needs of students with a range of barriers to overcome
If you are, then we can offer:
A nurturing group of staff, who are committed to achieving high standards for our pupils and students
A strong ethos and collaborative working
Dedicated teaching assistants and pastoral support
A rigorous induction programme
Opportunities for quality professional development
A holistic consultative approach to each young person
Well-being package including advice, support and guidance.
Creating Tomorrow Multi Academy Trust is committed to safeguarding children, promoting the welfare of all students, and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Enhanced clearance from the Disclosure and Barring Service will be undertaken for the successful candidates.
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.
About Isebrook School
- School type
- Academy, ages 11 to 19
- School size
- 250 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 11 to 19
- Ofsted report
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- School website
- Isebrook School website (opens in new tab)
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