Therapy Assistant - Winchelsea School
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SOC 2229 is an eligible occupation, but we are only 43% sure that is the right code. Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole Council is a licensed sponsor, so if the code fits, the role should qualify. Check the occupation eligibility rules against what the job actually involves.
Worth checking: this could also be SOC 6113 (Educational support assistants), which is not on the eligible-occupation list. Ask Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole Council what the duties actually are.
About the role
Job Introduction
- Salary details: Pay Band 6, SCP 16 – 21, Starting Pay Point 16 £31,525 (pro rata)
- Employment Status: Term Time + 2 weeks
- Hourly Rate:
- Hours: 32.5
- Hours Regularity: Per Week
- Contract Type: Permanent
- Working Weeks:
- Closing date: 1 November 2026
Start Date: As soon as possible
Winchelsea School is a community special school committed to meeting the needs of pupils, aged 4 to 19, with a wide range of learning difficulties. We collaborate closely with local schools, who host our satellite classrooms at Kinson Academy, Old Town Infant School, Stanley Green Infant Academy, Canford Heath Junior School, Broadstone Middle School and Magna Academy.
Therapy Assistants have a wide-ranging role supporting the school Speech and Language Therapists, Occupational Therapists and Physiotherapists to support and develop pupil’s communication, motor and sensory needs.
The post holder will work under the guidance of an allocated member of the Senior Leadership Team and will be supported and supervised by the relevant therapists responsible for delegating work to them.
Assist the Therapy team in developing, implementing and managing therapy provision and delivery, including:
- supporting speech, language, communication and feeding needs for pupils on the Speech and Language Therapy caseload;
- supporting sensory, visual processing and fine and gross motor needs for pupils on the Occupational Therapy and Physiotherapy caseload;
- managing pupil behaviour through improving communicative, sensory and physical skills;
- have a specific caseload of pupils involving delivering one-to-one, small group and/or whole class therapy interventions for Speech and Language Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Physiotherapy and this may include off-site Horse Riding Therapy.
Candidates should be aware that all staff might, at times, be required to work at one of our satellite settings, therefore having a driving license and access to a personal vehicle is essential.
If you would like to discuss this position further, then please contact Jessica Woodrow (Senior Speech and Language Therapist) at [email protected] or on 01202 746240.
We would also be interested in hearing from you if are able to offer part-time hours.
Should you wish to apply for this vacancy, please review the role profile and complete the application form which can be found at www.winchelseaschool.co.uk/vacancies. Please send your completed application form to [email protected].
This school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share the same commitment. The appointment will be subject to an enhanced DBS check, and rigorous checks of shortlisted candidates background credentials.
If you have not been contacted by the school by 9 November 2026, then could you please assume that your application has been unsuccessful.
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Where this offer sits in the market
Therapy professionals not elsewhere classified (SOC 2229) · UK · ONS ASHE 2025 · basic pay · ~18k in sample- Median £35,204
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