Full Job Description
At OFG we believe in creating a better work life balance. Job Title: Therapy Assistant. Location: Heath Farm College – Kent, ME16 0ER. Salary: £25,837.50 FTE DOE. Hours: 37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday, 8.30am – 16.30pm. Contract: Permanent – Term Time only.
About The Role – This is an exciting opportunity to join our developing, dedicated team of clinicians supporting our children and young people at Heath Farm College. 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 work 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 help them 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 regular opportunities for continual professional development, through our internal specialist forums and funding for external training opportunities.
Who we are looking for. We are looking for a Therapy Assistant who has experience of working with young people with special educational needs. We seek someone who is independently motivated while 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 who has a dynamic approach to problem‑solving will be perfect for this role.
Location: Heath Farm School – Kent, ME16 0ER.
About Outcomes First Group – 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. We champion smaller class sizes, personalised learning plans and a curriculum that prepares students for success both in and beyond the classroom. We operate a number of specialist education and care brands across the UK, including Blenheim Schools, each delivering tailored provision to meet the diverse needs of children and young people.
Essential Criteria
- 5 GCSEs 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
For further information on this role please refer to the Job Description and Person Specification attached.
Benefits
Outcomes First Group offers 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
We also offer a market‑leading benefit portfolio through our Flexible Benefits Platform, Vista, which enables you to choose the package that’s right for you, including:
- A wide range of health, wellbeing and insurance benefits
- Hundreds 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 safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our pupils and young people. All successful applicants will be subject to social media checks and a fully enhanced DBS check. We reserve the right to close the vacancy early if we receive a high volume of suitable applications. Outcomes First Group is committed to carrying out a fair, thorough and efficient recruitment process in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education.
Job ID: 312859
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