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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).
Therapies Assistant 5 hours per week, Monday to Friday Contract: Permanent – Term Time only This is an exciting opportunity to join our established, dedicated team of clinicians supporting our children and young people across Bankside School and College based in Worcestershire.
You will be working closely with our education teams who support our young people, as well as their families.
You will be responsible for providing evidence-based assessments and interventions under the supervision of qualified clinicians and the leadership of the Lead Clinician across Bankside School and College, to better understand and support our young people's needs and to support them to engage in meaningful activities and interactions.
This role also includes observations, co-facilitating staff training, attending multi-agency meetings and on-going service development.
There are also regular opportunities for continual professional development, through our internal specialist forums and funding for external training opportunities.
We are looking for a Therapies Assistant who has experience of working with young people with special educational needs.
We are looking for someone who is independently motivated whilst working under the supervision of a qualified clinician.
Someone who enjoys working creatively to develop bespoke interventions to meet the specific needs of our most complex pupils and has a dynamic approach to problem solving will be perfect for this role.
Outcomes First Group is the largest independent provider of special needs education.
We are a vital part of local communities in England, Scotland and Wales with a renowned reputation for quality and positive outcomes for the people we educate for.
Our divisional brands include Acorn Education and Options Autism.
5 x GCSE’s Grade C or above, including English ~ Undergraduate degree, preferable ~ Experience working as a therapy assistant or in a similar role would be advantageous ~ Knowledge and understanding of working with children and young people with SEN ~ Ability to carry out both 1:1 and group sessions under supervision ~ Alongside working with a network of clinical colleagues with regular forums for peer reflection and practice development, Outcomes First Group offer an array of flexible benefit options.
Your health and wellbeing are important to us, so you’ll get an exceptional reward package including: ~ Life Assurance Pension scheme with options to increase your contributions ~“Your Wellbeing Matters” – access to a wide range of first-class mental health support services and physical health checks ~
*4DWW is subject to successful completion of probation and is not a contractual benefit ~ Family Growth Support
- inclusive benefits package covering enhanced maternity and paternity leave, along with paid fertility treatment support.
And a market-leading benefit offering through our Flexible Benefits Platform, Vista, enables you to choose the package that’s right for you, including: ~ A wide range of health, wellbeing, and insurance benefits ~100’s of discount options valid in the UK and abroad ~ Cycle to Work Schemes ~ Electric Car Purchase Scheme ~ Critical illness cover At Outcomes First Group we are committed to the safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our pupils and young people.
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