Therapy Assistant
$24,303–$24,303 year
On-siteEast Grinstead, England, United Kingdom
EXPIREDEast Grinstead, England, United KingdomOn-siteFull Time$24,303–$24,303 yearSmall
Full TimeSmall
Job Summary
Support pupils with educational, personal, and social development while working alongside educators to deliver tailored strategies and behavior plans. Contribute to planning, monitoring, and assessment within a multidisciplinary team, ensuring safeguarding and welfare of all learners. Engage positively with families, carers, and professionals while maintaining accurate record-keeping. Requires GCSE Maths and English, child development knowledge, and flexibility for job-specific training. Term time only, £24,303 salary, located in West Sussex.
Required Qualifications
- Some experience in the care or education of children, or transferable skills.
- Basic understanding of child development.
- Ability to safeguard and promote the welfare of children and young people.
- Strong communication skills across all levels: children, parents, and professionals.
- Ability to contribute effectively as part of a team and work independently within a framework.
- Ability to support children across personal, social, and educational areas.
- Accuracy in record-keeping.
- Motivation, flexibility, and enthusiasm.
- GCSE Maths and English (Grade 4/C or above) or equivalent.
- Willingness to commit to job-specific training and ongoing professional development.
- Ability to self-evaluate and proactively seek learning opportunities.
- Understanding of equality, discrimination, and safeguarding issues.
Desired Qualifications
- Experience working with children or young people with special educational needs.
- Experience working in an educational or care setting.
- Familiarity with monitoring and assessment of pupil progress.
- Knowledge or training in First Aid, PECS, Team Teach, or other relevant SEND-related programs.
- Interest in communication or sensory needs.
- Basic IT skills (word processing, spreadsheets, databases).
- Understanding of curriculum requirements and how pupils learn.
- Ambition to progress within an educational environment.
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