Highly Experienced Therapy Assistant (SEN Therapy Groups)

Position Details

• Hours: 20 per week
• Contract: Part-time
• Salary: £29,114-£30,162 (pro-rata) based on level of experience
• Location: Heel & Toe Children’s Charity (Pelton and Perkinsville centres)

Key Responsibilities

• Take responsibility for the setup and smooth execution of group therapy sessions
• Facilitate therapeutic play, social skills activities, and structured interventions
• Prepare and maintain therapy equipment and ensure a safe, welcoming space
• Record observations, track progress, and contribute to group reporting
• Communicate with families and collaborate with other professionals as required
• Liaise with the physiotherapists to plan and evolve group structure

Qualifications & Skills

• Experience working with SEN children in therapeutic (band 4 equivalent), educational (HLTA or SSA equivalent) or similar settings (essential)
• Solid understanding of child development (essential)
• Strong communication skills and ability to work collaboratively in a multidisciplinary team (essential)
• Calm, nurturing presence with a commitment to child-centred practice (essential)
• Enhanced DBS clearance or willingness to obtain one (essential)

• Relevant qualification in Heath and Social care, SEN education or a related field (desirable)

What We Offer

• A supportive, multidisciplinary team environment
• Opportunities to contribute creatively to innovative group programs
• Ongoing professional development and training
• A workplace culture built on empathy, inclusivity, and collaboration
• Competitive annual leave allowance, access to private pension scheme and sick pay insurance policy