Therapy Assistant Location: Reading
Details: Role: Therapy Assistant Salary: £83 - £95 per dayContract: Long-Term Temporary with potential to become permanentHours: Full-time, Monday to Friday (8:30 am - 3:30 pm)
Are you passionate about making a difference in the lives of children with social, emotional, and mental health (SEMH) challenges? An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Therapy Assistant to join a specialist school in Reading.
As a Therapy Assistant, you will play a pivotal role in supporting children to overcome emotional and behavioural challenges. Working closely with trained therapists, teachers, and support staff, you will help deliver tailored therapeutic interventions that empower students to thrive. This is a fantastic opportunity to gain practical experience in behaviour management and therapeutic support.
Key Responsibilities:
1. Assist trained therapists in implementing strategies to support children with SEMH challenges.
2. Provide one-to-one and group support, helping students develop emotional regulation and social skills.
3. Work collaboratively with staff to create a safe, positive, and nurturing environment for learning.
4. Support students in managing their behaviour and overcoming barriers to education.
5. Act as a role model, promoti...