Special Needs Therapy Assistant

1 month ago


Epsom, United Kingdom Academics Full time

Are you looking for a rewarding, fulfilling career in a fun & friendly environment?

Are you seeking experience within a relevant field before embarking on a career in Psychology, Criminal Justice or Teaching?

Are you looking to put your degree to good use?

How about working more social hours?

This is a rare opportunity to work with all ages, with children with a range of special educational needs including ADHD, Autism, Downs Syndrome, Speech and Language needs, disabilities and associated challenging behaviour.

You will have the opportunity to work closely with specialist teams including Physiotherapy, Speech and Language Therapy and Occupational Therapy.

**About the School and the Role**

This school is located in Camberley and is for students aged 11-19, with a total of 150 students. All students have special educational needs; they may also have additional sensory impairments and associated challenging behaviour. Many students require personalcare. You will be working in small classes, supported by a class teacher and other support assistants. You will also be required to assist with classwork, encourage lesson engagement and manage challenging behaviour - good behaviour management skills are highlydesirable for successful applicants.

**Personal Qualities**
- Passionate about helping children to achieve their full potential
- Able to build confidence and motivation
- Able to build robust and effective relationships with students
- Able to remain calm and resilient when placed in situations of stress or conflict
- Patient, caring, compassionate, and a good listener

**Professional Skills & Requirements**
- Ability to prepare resources for teaching and learning activities
- Ability to plan learning activities to suit student ability with support from a teacher
- Personal and medical care including feeding and manual handling where necessary
- Willing to work 1:1 and in small groups with students
- Able to develop knowledge and experience to deliver appropriate support
- Able to encourage the development of social skills and support students' individual needs
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
- Able to provide behaviour and pastoral support
- Attend staff meetings and complete appropriate CPD
- Ensure safeguarding of students
- 5 days a week (Mon-Fri) 08:30-16:00 (dependent on school)
£70-£80 per day
Excellent on-site training, support and CPD is provided



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