🌟 Job Opportunity: Therapy Assistant – SEN Primary School (Crawley) 🌟

Location: Crawley, West Sussex
Contract Type: Full-Time, Term-Time Only
Salary: (dependent on experience)
Start Date: September 2025 (or as soon as possible)

Are you passionate about making a difference in the lives of children with special educational needs? Do you have a nurturing nature and a desire to support pupils in achieving their full potential? If so, we’d love to hear from you!

🏫 About Us:

We are a vibrant and inclusive SEN primary school in Crawley, dedicated to providing a safe, supportive, and stimulating environment for children with a range of complex needs, including autism, speech and language difficulties, and physical disabilities.

💼 The Role:

As a Therapy Assistant, you will work closely with our in-house therapy team (including Speech and Language Therapists, Occupational Therapists, and Physiotherapists) to support the delivery of therapy programmes across the school. You will also collaborate with teaching staff to integrate therapeutic strategies into the classroom.

🌈 Key Responsibilities:

Support the implementation of individual therapy plans
Assist pupils with communication, sensory, and physical needs
Prepare and maintain therapy resources and equipment
Record and monitor pupil progress under the guidance of therapists
Promote independence and well-being in all aspects of school life

✅ What We’re Looking For:

Experience working with children, ideally in an SEN or therapeutic setting
A calm, patient, and empathetic approach
Excellent communication and teamwork skills
Willingness to learn and adapt to the needs of the pupils
Relevant qualifications (e.g., CACHE, NVQ, or therapy-related training) are desirable but not essential

🎁 We Offer:

A supportive and friendly team environment
Ongoing professional development and training
Opportunities to work alongside experienced therapists and educators
A rewarding role where every day makes a difference

Safeguarding:

The school is highly committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All staff and volunteers are expected to share this commitment. All staff must hold or be willing to obtain an Enhanced DBS check or Enhanced check for Regulated Activity with the Disclosure & Barring Services.

Join the team and help make a difference in the lives of the students. Apply now to learn more about this rewarding opportunity.

How to Apply: If you are passionate about education and eager to make a difference in the lives of young learners, we would love to hear from you. Apply below.

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The pay stated is inclusive of the additional 12.07% PAYE holiday.

We are fully committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. Successful applicants will be required to undertake various background checks including obtaining a DBS, if they do not hold a valid certificate that is on the update service.

Blair Turnbull

blair@pinktile.co.uk

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