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Specialist Therapy Assistant (STA)
Full time - 35 hours per week, Term time + 4 weeks
Salary: Scale 5 Points 10-13 - Actual salary - £24,719 - £25,942
Southview School, Witham, CM8
WE CONSIDER VISITS TO THE SCHOOL ESSENTIAL PRIOR TO YOUR APPLICATION
Are you passionate about making a difference to children's lives and supporting their physical development? Southview School is looking for a dedicated Specialist Therapy Assistant (STA) to join our friendly and supportive team in our unique school setting for children with profound physical impairments.
About the Role:
You will work under the direction of the Physical Therapy Lead (PTL) to provide targeted physical and developmental interventions for pupils, both 1:1 and in small groups. You will support pupils with mobility, positioning (following training and care plans), and help adapt resources to ensure every child can access learning. Managing your time flexibly, you'll maintain accurate records and contribute to risk assessments, always prioritising the safeguarding and wellbeing of our pupils.
What We're Looking For:
- Empathetic, patient, and calm under pressure.
- Flexible and able to adapt to changing needs.
- Basic IT skills for recording and reporting outcomes.
- Commitment to safeguarding, equality, and inclusion.
- A good standard of education (to GCSE level in Mathematics and English).
What We Offer:
- A supportive, inclusive working environment.
- Opportunities for training and professional development.
- The chance to make a real difference to our pupils' lives.
Southview School is committed to creating a diverse workforce. We'll consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to sex, race, religion, belief, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, pregnancy, maternity, age, disability, marriage or civil partnership.
Southview School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All appointments will be subject to a satisfactory completion of safeguarding checks.
To apply or find out more, please contact Julie Cornell on 01376 503505
Information about the School
Southview is a special school for students aged from 3-19 years with physical and neurological impairments. Southview School has an Ofsted rating of Outstanding in all areas across the whole school.
Southview is committed to the safeguarding and welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. Appointment will be subject to an enhanced DBS disclosure check, medical clearance and satisfactory references.