Therapy Assistant
Job Title: Therapy AssistantLocation: Close to BattleWorking Pattern: Full‑time, Term TimeIndustry: Education
If you’re someone who believes that every young person deserves specialist support, patience, and someone who genuinely understands how to nurture their learning and wellbeing, this Therapy Assistant role could be an excellent fit. A supportive and forward‑thinking educational setting outside of Battle is looking for amitted individual to join their Learning Support and therapy teams, providing tailored intervention and helping students thrive both academically and personally.
About the Setting
This inclusive and nurturing environment is known for its strongmunity ethos, itsmitment to specialist support, and its dedication to helping every learner feel understood, valued, and empowered. Staff work collaboratively, leadership is approachable, and the school places a high priority on wellbeing, positive relationships, and personalised learning.You’ll be joining a team that values empathy, professionalism, and a student‑centred approach. If you enjoy a role where no two days are the same and where your work has a direct impact on young people’s confidence and progress, you’ll feel right at home.
Your New Role
As a Therapy Assistant, you’ll play a key part in delivering specialist interventions and supporting students with a range of learning needs. Working closely with therapists, teachers, and the Learning Support team, your responsibilities will include:
1. Preparing and delivering one‑to‑one and small‑group intervention sessions under the guidance of qualified therapists
2. Supporting students’ learning, emotional development, and independence throughout the school day
3. Helping embed therapeutic and specialist learning strategies within classrooms
4. Providing constructive feedback to students and contributing to reports and reviews
5. Assisting with resource preparation and general administrative tasks within the Learning Support department.
6. Supporting the use of ICT and helping students develop confidence in their learning tools
7. Contributing to wider school activities, duties, and events as part of the Learning Support team
8. Maintaining confidentiality and safeguarding responsibilities at all times
This role is ideal for someone who is calm, organised, and passionate about helping young people ovee barriers to learning.
What You’ll Need to Succeed
9. Experience working with children or young people, ideally in an educational or therapeutic setting
10. An understanding of additional learning needs or a willingness to undertake relevant training
11. Strongmunication and interpersonal skills
12. A patient, empathetic, and proactive approach
13. The ability to work collaboratively as part of a multidisciplinary team
14. Good organisational skills and the ability to adapt to individual student needs
What You Need to Do Now
If you're interested in this role, click ‘apply now’ to send an up‑to‑date copy of your CV, or contact us directly for more information.If this role isn’t quite the right match, but you’re exploring new opportunities, feel free to get in touch for a confidential conversation about your next steps. #4784391 - Alexiane Tryon