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How would you like to be paid for five days but only work four*?
Our colleagues’ wellbeing is at the heart of everything we do at OFG, so we’re always looking for new ways to improve everyone’s work/life balance. We’re taking part in a trial of the 4-Day Working Week, meaning that you could be working one day less a week (or equivalent).
If the trial is a success, we’ll be rolling the 4DWW out across the Group – so there’s never been a more exciting time to join #teamOFG!
Job Title: Therapies Assistant
Location: Bricklehurst Manor School – East Sussex, TN5 7EL
Hours: 37.5 hours per week, Mon- Fri
Contract: Permanent - Term Time only
Essential: Full valid Uk driving licence and access to own vehicle
About The Role
This is an exciting opportunity to join our established, dedicated team of clinicians supporting our children and young people at Bricklehurst Manor School.
You will work closely with our education teams supporting our young people and their families. Responsibilities include providing evidence-based assessments and interventions under supervision, creating communication profiles, contributing to placement plans, delivering interventions, observations, staff training, attending multi-agency meetings, and service development. Opportunities for professional development are available through internal forums and external training funding.
Who we are looking for
We seek a Therapies Assistant with experience working with young people with SEN, who is independently motivated, enjoys developing bespoke interventions, and has a dynamic problem-solving approach.
Location: Bricklehurst Manor School – East Sussex, TN5 7EL
About the Group
Outcomes First Group is the largest independent provider of special needs education, serving communities across England, Scotland, and Wales, with a reputation for quality and positive outcomes. In 2024, we were certified as a ‘Great Place to Work’ for the fifth consecutive year. Our brands include Acorn Education and Options Autism. For more information, visit: https://www.outcomesfirstgroup.co.uk/
* 5 GCSEs Grade C or above, including English
* Experience as a therapy assistant or similar role is advantageous
* Experience in an educational setting is advantageous
* Teamwork skills
* Understanding of working with children and young people with SEN
* Ability to conduct 1:1 and group sessions under supervision
* Effective communication skills for complex and sensitive information
* Strong organizational skills and administrative experience is advantageous
* Full valid UK driving license and access to own vehicle
For more details, refer to the attached Job Description and Person Specification. To discuss the role, contact: recruitment@ofgl.co.uk
Why work for us?
We offer flexible benefits, including mental health support, physical health checks, and a flexible benefits platform, Vista, with options like health and wellbeing benefits, discounts, cycle-to-work, electric car schemes, and critical illness cover.
Our mission is to positively impact the lives of those we serve, and we are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our pupils and young people. Successful applicants will undergo social media checks and a fully enhanced DBS.
Job ID: 277089
Seniority level
* Not Applicable
Employment type
* Full-time
Job function
* Education
Industries
* Education
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