Overview
To support the continued development of our provision, we are seeking a dedicated and enthusiastic Therapy Assistant to join our team. This is a rewarding opportunity to work closely with pupils, therapists and school staff to support the wellbeing and development of our pupils.
Responsibilities
* Support the therapy team in delivering therapeutic interventions and programmes for pupils.
* Work with individual pupils or small groups to support their social, emotional and communication development.
* Assist in implementing therapeutic strategies within the classroom and wider school environment.
* Work collaboratively with teachers and support staff to ensure therapeutic approaches are embedded in daily practice.
* Contribute to monitoring pupil progress and provide feedback to therapists and the wider staff team.
Requirements
* Experience of working with children or young people, ideally within an education, therapy or care setting.
* An interest in supporting pupils’ emotional wellbeing and development.
* Strong communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to build positive relationships with pupils and staff.
* Patience, empathy and resilience when supporting pupils with additional needs.
* Ability to work effectively as part of a multidisciplinary team and follow guidance from therapists and school staff
What the school offers its staff
OHCAT is an exciting, forward-thinking organisation, and we offer many benefits to attract and keep our staff, contributing towards maintaining and improving wellbeing, and encouraging our required behaviours, achievements, values, and skills. Below is just a selection of the benefits available to our employees:
Rewards & Benefits
* Pathways for progression within the trust, ensuring you can grow and thrive in a supportive and inclusive environment.
* Pension Scheme - you will be enrolled in either the Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS) or the Teachers' Pension Scheme (TPS), both offering life cover and financial protection for your family.
* Salary Sacrifice Schemes (Cycle Scheme, Employee Car Lease Scheme and Home Electronics Scheme)
* Employee Wellbeing - We support employee wellbeing with access to counselling, mental health support, generous leave, flexible working, and enhanced parental leave including Employee Assistance Programme, MyGym Discounts, Corporate Eyecare Scheme
* Employee Discounts (Blue Light Card, Costco Membership, Discounts for Teachers, and more)
* Other (Season Ticket Loan and Employee Referral Scheme)
Commitment to safeguarding
Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment. Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance. Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant): childcare disqualification Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) medical online and social media prohibition from teaching right to work satisfactory references suitability to work with children You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.
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