Therapy Assistant in Stowmarket

This is an exciting opportunity to join our developing, dedicated team of clinicians supporting our children and young people at Wetheringsett Manor School. This is a cross-disciplinary role, with a primary focus on supporting the work of our Speech and Language Therapists and Occupational Therapists. The successful candidate will work closely with the therapy team to provide high-quality support tailored to our pupils' needs.

You will be working closely with our education team 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 to better understand and support our young people's needs and to support them to engage in meaningful activities and interactions. You will be instrumental in supporting the creation of communication and sensory profiles, contributing to placement plans and delivering a range of interventions. This role also includes observations, co-facilitating staff training, attending multi-agency meetings and ongoing service development. There are also regular opportunities for continual professional development, through our internal specialist forums and funding for external training opportunities.

Who we are looking for:

• Experience of working with young people with special educational needs.
• Independently motivated whilst working under the supervision of a qualified clinician.
• Enjoys working creatively to develop bespoke interventions to meet the specific needs of our most complex pupils.
• Dynamic approach to problem solving.

At Outcomes First Group, we believe every child has the ability to thrive when given access to a learning environment designed for their success. We exist to provide, champion and develop an exceptional education that is research-led and tailored around the abilities and aspirations of the individual.

Qualifications and Skills:

• 5 x GCSE’s Grade C or above, including English.
• Evidence of relevant Post 16 education.
• Willingness to work towards further qualifications as required.
• Experience working as a therapy assistant or in a similar role would be advantageous.
• Experience of working within an educational setting would be advantageous.
• Skilled in working as part of a team.
• Knowledge and understanding of working with children and young people with SEN.
• Ability to carry out both 1:1 and group sessions under supervision.
• Ability to communicate effectively, both written and verbal, complex, technical and clinically sensitive information to the specific client group, their carers and families and a wide range of professionals outside the service.
• Excellent organisational skills and experience completing administration tasks for a team would be advantageous.
• Full valid UK driving licence and access to own vehicle.

Why work for us?

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.
• Family Growth Support - inclusive benefits package covering enhanced maternity and paternity leave, along with paid fertility treatment support.
• 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. All successful applicants will be subject to social media checks and successful applicants to a fully enhanced DBS.