Highly Experienced Therapy Assistant
2 weeks ago
Role Overview
Are you committed to enriching the lives of children through therapeutic support? We are seeking a highly experienced Therapy Assistant to run our exciting new SEN therapy groups, supported by our qualified physiotherapists. In this role, you will provide supportive and inclusive group sessions that promote mobility and movement, communication, social interaction, functional independence and play skills for children aged 0-18 with a wide range of diagnoses.
Position Details
- Hours: 20 per week
- Contract: Part-time
- Salary: £29,114-£30,162 (pro-rata) based on level of experience
- Location: Heel & Toe Children’s Charity (Pelton and Perkinsville centres)
Key Responsibilities
- Take responsibility for the setup and smooth execution of group therapy sessions
- Facilitate therapeutic play, social skills activities, and structured interventions
- Prepare and maintain therapy equipment and ensure a safe, welcoming space
- Record observations, track progress, and contribute to group reporting
- Communicate with families and collaborate with other professionals as required
- Liaise with the physiotherapists to plan and evolve group structure
Qualifications & Skills
- Experience working with SEN children in therapeutic (band 4 equivalent), educational (HLTA or SSA equivalent) or similar settings (essential)
- Solid understanding of child development (essential)
- Strong communication skills and ability to work collaboratively in a multidisciplinary team (essential)
- Calm, nurturing presence with a commitment to child-centred practice (essential)
- Enhanced DBS clearance or willingness to obtain one (essential)
- Relevant qualification in Heath and Social care, SEN education or a related field (desirable)
What We Offer
- A supportive, multidisciplinary team environment
- Opportunities to contribute creatively to innovative group programs
- Ongoing professional development and training
- A workplace culture built on empathy, inclusivity, and collaboration
- Competitive annual leave allowance, access to private pension scheme and sick pay insurance policy
How to Apply
We look forward to hearing how you can contribute to our mission of empowering children through therapeutic group work.
**Job Type**: Part-time
Pay: £29,114.00-£30,162.00 per year
Expected hours: 20 per week
Work Location: In person
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