Therapist Assistant
Wakefield
£ 19,371 - 21,123 per annum, Inc benefits
Job Title: Therapy Assistant
Location: UK-West Yorkshire-Wakefield
Salary: £11.72 - £12.78 per hour, depending on skills and experience (£19,370.70 to £21,122.66 actual annual salary)
Hours : 37 hours per week - Term time only
Closing Date: Wednesday 22nd May
As a Therapy Assistant, you will play a crucial role in the implementation of Occupational Therapy, Speech & Language Therapy, and Positive Behaviour Support interventions. This position is based in a Specialist SEN secondary school setting, where you will enable students to achieve their full potential in all aspects of their lives. Day to Day of the role:
Collaborate with teachers, SENCo, and the Management Team to understand student needs and develop effective interventions.
Implement and review therapy interventions as identified by the Therapy Team and as outlined in students’ EHCPs.
Conduct occupational therapy interventions, sensory, and creative activities, including therapeutic art.
Develop student profiles in partnership with the therapy team.
Employ integrated 'Push in’ methods in the classroom and conduct 1:1 or small group sessions when necessary.
Liaise with teaching staff and the therapy team to ensure best practice throughout the curriculum.
Deliver therapeutic support as advised by the t...