Outcomes First Group
Therapies Assistant
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Job Title
Therapies Assistant
Location
Norton College – Worcester (WR5 2BA)
Salary & Contract
£25,837.50 pro rata (Full-time equivalent, DoE pay scale, Permanent – Term-Time only) 37.5 hours per week (Mon–Fri 08:30–16:30)
About the Role
This is an exciting opportunity to join our developing, dedicated team of clinicians at Norton College, delivering high-quality support to our young learners.
Key Responsibilities
- Work alongside Speech and Language Therapists and Occupational Therapists, providing specialist support to profoundly improve the quality of life for our students.
- Contribute to evidence-based assessments and interventions, including creating communication and sensory profiles, reviewing placement plans, and delivering bespoke sessions under clinical supervision.
- Support the education team (teachers, therapists, and families) in facilitating meaningful engagement, 1:1 and group interventions, and educational development.
- Assist with observations, staff training (co-facilitation), multi-agency meetings, and fostering continuous service development.
- Opportunity for ongoing professional development through internal forums, mentorship, and funding for external training.
Who We Are Looking For
We seek a Therapies Assistant with:
- Relevant experience supporting young people with special educational needs (SEN) and/or social emotional and mental health (SEMH).
- A proactive approach, working under supervision while showcasing strong problem-solving skills and creative thinking to develop tailored interventions.
- Flexibility to adapt to our students’ complex needs within a collegiate, interdisciplinary team environment.
Ideally, bring:
- Threading experience as a therapy assistant or equivalent.
- Familiarity with educational settings.
- Proficiency in individual and small-group therapy delivery.
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Essential Criteria
- 5 GCSEs (Grade C/4 and above), including English.
- Post-16 qualifications directly related to the role (e.g., therapy assistant training, SEN courses).
- Proven experience working with SEN/SEMH children.
- Demonstrated adaptability toward further certified qualifications if necessary.
Advantageous
- ** Therapy assistant or allied health roles** (occupational therapy, psychology, speech therapy, etc.).
- Understanding of personalised education plans (PEP) or LAC-SPD (specialised education provision).
- Experience in collateral communication: translating technical information for families, staff, and professionals.
- Organised nature with reliability in managing administrative tasks and logistics for a multi-professional team.
Location Insights
Norton College is a private boarding school located in Worcestershire, offeringwrap-round care and research-pioneered pedagogies tailored to neurodiverse learners. All students and staff benefit from state-of-the-art resources.
About Outcomes First Group
Outcomes First Group champions a unique model of education, collaborateincurriculum design rooted in individual potential. Our network promotes smaller class sizes, personalised education paths, and 97% positive outcomes post-schooling.
As the largest UK provider in the specialist education sector, we prioritise:
- Fully funded innovative curricula and programming.
- Mentorship-driven support for newer clinicians and staff.
- Research and collaboration with organisations such as NASCA, British Institute of Learning Disabilities (BILD), and the Royal College of Speech Therapists.
Why Work with Us?
Core Values
Closer than you might imagine: Our daily work involves team-based solutions to complex challenges, collaboration across functions, and a mutual commitment to safeguarding excellence for every learner and advocate in our network.
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Your Benefits
Outcomes First Group offers competitive remuneration and impactful employee benefits:
- Pension scheme, supplemented by life assurance.
- Well-being initiative: “Time off to Reflect” with access to mental health support and physical health tracking.
- Enhanced Relocation Package: Family coverage includes maternity/paternity leave extensions and paid fertility support.
- Flexible Benefits (Vista) Selection:
- Discounted health, insurance, and social benefit packages.
- UK+ global discounts (also available via Ticketmaster, multinational distributors).
- Electric vehicle and cycle-to-work schemes.
- Critical illness cover protections.
- Guardianship Remuneration: For individuals supporting multiple LVS (Vulnerable Learner Support) child dependents.
Safeguarding and Compliance
Norton College adheres to Keeping Children Safe in Education protocols. As an equal opportunities employer, we regretfully cannot accommodate sponsorships or commitment to awaiting PRC clearance.
- Induction Safeguard preconditions include:
- Police conduct (social media review).
- Full DBS Enhanced Check (minimum requirements).
- Note: Early vacancy closure may occur during peak recruitment cycles.
Job ID: 316724
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