Job description
OFG will support therapy assistants to embark on the SaLT/OT apprenticeship after the successful completion of your probationary period. Travel to and from university and any placements is covered by OFG and you will be supported to meet your university requirements while in post.
You'll work 80% of your contractual hours for 100% of your pay, giving you more time to do the things that make you happy. 4DWW is subject to successful completion of probation and is not a contractual benefit.
Job Title:
Therapies Assistant
Location:
Hambrook School - West Sussex
Salary:
£24,375 FTE (dependent on experience)
Hours:
37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday
Contract:
Permanent - Term Time only
About The Role
You will be joining a dedicated team of professionals to support our children and young people within our Hambrook School based in West Sussex. You will be working closely with our education teams who support our young people, as well as their families. You will be responsible for providing evidence-based assessments and interventions under the supervision of qualified clinicians (Occupational Therapist and Speech and Language Therapist), to better understand and support our young people's needs and to support them to engage in meaningful activities and interactions. You will be instrumental in creating communication profiles, contributing to placement plans, and delivering a range of interventions. This role also includes observations in school settings, co-facilitating staff training, attending multi-agency meetings, and ongoing service development. There are also regular opportunities for continual professional development, through our internal specialist forums and funding for external training opportunities. Who we are looking for:
We are looking for a Therapies Assistant who has experience of working with people with special educational needs. We are looking for someone who is independently motivated while working under the supervision of a qualified clinician. Someone who enjoys working creatively to develop bespoke interventions to meet the specific needs of our most complex pupils and has a dynamic approach to problem-solving will be perfect for this role. Essential Criteria:
5 x GCSE's Grade C or above, including English Undergraduate degree, preferable Experience working as a therapy assistant or in a similar role would be advantageous Experience of working within an educational setting would be advantageous Skilled in working as part of a team Knowledge and understanding of working with children and young people with SEN Ability to carry out both 1:1 and group sessions under supervision Ability to communicate effectively, both written and verbal, complex, technical and clinically sensitive information to the specific client group, their carers and families, and a wide range of professionals outside the service Excellent organisational skills and experience completing administration tasks for a team would be advantageous Why work for us?
Alongside working with a network of clinical colleagues with regular forums for peer reflection and practice development, Outcomes First Group offers an array of flexible benefit options. Benefits:
Your health and wellbeing are important to us, so you'll get an exceptional reward package including: Life Assurance Pension scheme with options to increase your contributions 'Your Wellbeing Matters' - access to a wide range of first-class mental health support services and physical health checks Work 4 days, be paid for 5 T&C's apply - following successful completion of the probation period Family Growth Support - inclusive benefits package covering enhanced maternity and paternity leave, along with paid fertility treatment support. And a market-leading benefit offering through our Flexible Benefits Platform, Vista, enables you to choose the package that's right for you, including: A wide range of health, wellbeing, and insurance benefits 100's of discount options valid in the UK and abroad Cycle to Work Schemes Electric Car Purchase Scheme Critical illness cover At Outcomes First Group we are committed to the safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our pupils and young people. All successful applicants will be subject to social media checks and successful applicants to a fully enhanced DBS. Job ID: 003450
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Therapies Assistant
Location:
Hambrook School - West Sussex
Salary:
£24,375 FTE (dependent on experience)
Hours:
37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday
Contract:
Permanent - Term Time only
About The Role
You will be joining a dedicated team of professionals to support our children and young people within our Hambrook School based in West Sussex. You will be working closely with our education teams who support our young people, as well as their families. You will be responsible for providing evidence-based assessments and interventions under the supervision of qualified clinicians (Occupational Therapist and Speech and Language Therapist), to better understand and support our young people's needs and to support them to engage in meaningful activities and interactions. You will be instrumental in creating communication profiles, contributing to placement plans, and delivering a range of interventions. This role also includes observations in school settings, co-facilitating staff training, attending multi-agency meetings, and ongoing service development. There are also regular opportunities for continual professional development, through our internal specialist forums and funding for external training opportunities. Who we are looking for:
We are looking for a Therapies Assistant who has experience of working with people with special educational needs. We are looking for someone who is independently motivated while working under the supervision of a qualified clinician. Someone who enjoys working creatively to develop bespoke interventions to meet the specific needs of our most complex pupils and has a dynamic approach to problem-solving will be perfect for this role. Essential Criteria:
5 x GCSE's Grade C or above, including English Undergraduate degree, preferable Experience working as a therapy assistant or in a similar role would be advantageous Experience of working within an educational setting would be advantageous Skilled in working as part of a team Knowledge and understanding of working with children and young people with SEN Ability to carry out both 1:1 and group sessions under supervision Ability to communicate effectively, both written and verbal, complex, technical and clinically sensitive information to the specific client group, their carers and families, and a wide range of professionals outside the service Excellent organisational skills and experience completing administration tasks for a team would be advantageous Why work for us?
Alongside working with a network of clinical colleagues with regular forums for peer reflection and practice development, Outcomes First Group offers an array of flexible benefit options. Benefits:
Your health and wellbeing are important to us, so you'll get an exceptional reward package including: Life Assurance Pension scheme with options to increase your contributions 'Your Wellbeing Matters' - access to a wide range of first-class mental health support services and physical health checks Work 4 days, be paid for 5 T&C's apply - following successful completion of the probation period Family Growth Support - inclusive benefits package covering enhanced maternity and paternity leave, along with paid fertility treatment support. And a market-leading benefit offering through our Flexible Benefits Platform, Vista, enables you to choose the package that's right for you, including: A wide range of health, wellbeing, and insurance benefits 100's of discount options valid in the UK and abroad Cycle to Work Schemes Electric Car Purchase Scheme Critical illness cover At Outcomes First Group we are committed to the safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our pupils and young people. All successful applicants will be subject to social media checks and successful applicants to a fully enhanced DBS. Job ID: 003450
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