Job Description
EduTalent Group are searching for a number of Therapy Assistants staff for a fantastic setting in West Sussex.
As a Therapy Assistant you will play a key role in supporting the learning, personal development, and well-being of pupils. You’ll work alongside experienced educators to deliver tailored support to children with diverse needs, helping to create a safe, inclusive, and stimulating learning environment.
This is a hands-on opportunity where you will:
* Support pupils with their educational, personal, and social development.
* Work as part of a multidisciplinary team, contributing to planning, monitoring, and assessment.
* Assist with the implementation of individualised learning strategies and behaviour plans.
* Promote the safeguarding and welfare of all learners.
* Engage positively with families, carers, and professionals.
Requirements
Essential
* 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.
Desirable
* 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.
Benefits
* Opportunity to gain hands-on experience in a school or SEND setting.
* Training and development pathways to support your growth in the education sector.
* The chance to make a meaningful difference in the lives of children and young people.
* Supportive team environment that values inclusivity, collaboration, and continuous improvement.
* ACTUAL Salary of £24,303
* Term Time Only
* Access to EduTalent’s career progression and mentoring network.
* Flexible working conditions depending on placement and school needs.
Requirements
Essential 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. Desirable 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.