Ot assistant jobs in United Kingdom

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Assistant Psychologist - Ofsted Registered Children's Residential Home Job Title: Assistant Psychologist Location: London (multi-site) Salary: £28,000 - £34,000 per annum About The Role: SuperCare is a rapidly growing provider of Residential Children's Homes across London and the South East of England. Our service supports young people with significant emotional, behavioural and mental health needs, alongside learning disabilities. As an Assistant Psychologist, under the supervision of a qualified Psychologist, you will provide vital psychological support to both the young people and staff within our homes. You will assist with delivering evidence-based, psychologically-informed interventions, contributing to individualised care planning and maintaining a consistently nurturing therapeutic environment. In this role, you will work closely with a multi-disciplinary therapy team, including an Occupational Therapist (OT), Speech and Language Therapist (SALT), Behaviour Analyst, as well as Registered Managers and Care Staff, to ensure a holistic and joint approach to care. Key Responsibilities: As a Assistant Psychologist, you will: Deliver structured, goal focused sessions with young people under the guidance of a Clinical Psychologist Support young people in developing emotional regulation, communication, coping strategies, and independence skills Assist with 1:1 interventions both independently and alongside senior clinicians Model therapeutic strategies to staff teams within the home environment Work collaboratively within the MDT to ensure consistent, needs?led support Attend MDT meetings, placement reviews, clinical discussions, and staff handovers Collect, organise, and record data for assessments, reviews and ongoing therapeutic work Maintain accurate, timely and safeguarding compliant clinical notes. Support the delivery of psychological formulations, behaviour support plans and therapeutic programmes. Prepare resources, materials and environmental adaptations recommended by senior clinicians. Participate in supervision with a Clinical Psychologist. Engage in CPD, reflective practice and relevant training. Work sensitively with children who may have experienced trauma, neurodiversity, SEMH needs, attachment difficulties or communication challenges. About You: We are looking for a motivated and compassionate individual with experience supporting children and young people, ideally within residential care or a related setting. You should have: 2:1 or above in a Psychology Degree (BPS accredited) Experience working with Children or Young People, particularly those with Social, Emotional or Behavioural Needs An understanding of neurodiversity, trauma, SEMH needs, or communication differences Someone proactive, organised, and confident working independently once trained Strong communication, interpersonal, and report writing skills A compassionate, patient and resilient individual with a genuine commitment to improving young people's lives What We Offer: Regular clinical supervision Opportunities for CPD and training Competitive salary package Private healthcare 24/7 GP access £40 per month gym membership contribution Blue Light Discount scheme Pension scheme Enhanced maternity and paternity leave Wellbeing support Birthday paid as a day off Apply Today: If you are passionate about making a meaningful difference and helping young people build brighter, more independent futures, we'd love to hear from you. Safer Recruitment All roles are subject to Enhanced DBS checks, referencing and full safer recruitment procedures. Please note, we are unable to provide visa sponsorships. Applicants must already have the legal right to work in the UK. #INDServices

Get yourself ready for September and register with Prospero Teaching! With the final term on the horizon, this is a great opportunity for us to showcase your abilities to local Primary schools. As on of our valued Teaching Assistants, you will play a key role in the maintenance and management of the classroom. You will have the opportunity to work closely with pupils on a 1:1 basis, as well as assist in a more general capacity. We're looking for individuals with a variety of SEN experiences to join us in supporting the learners who need it the most. As well as being a patient and kind educator, Prospero are looking for those who are forward-thinking, proactive and co-operative in their approach. What's in it for you? We can off you bespoke candidate support, a great day rate and help provide you with any additional training you may require. If you have any questions, please reach out to the email address or phone number below. CONTRACT/POSITION DETAILS Location: Monmouth Position: SEN Teaching Assistant Type of work: Carry out professional duties, responsible for group support/1:1 support, ensure the safety and welfare of pupils, small group work, reading, forest school opportunities, support class teacher in delivering lessons Start Date: September 2025 - assignments on-going Rate of pay : Starting at £87.96 per day Hours: 08:30 - 15:30 EXPERIENCE Desirable: Level 3 Teaching Assistant Qualification (not essential) Experience of working in Primary Schools Experience of inclusive classroom practice An understanding/awareness of supporting SEND requirements Previous experience of supporting learning using a range of strategies, both with groups and on a 1:1 basis Drives (not essential) able ot travel on public transport. TO BE ELIGIBLE FOR THIS ROLE THROUGH PROSPERO TEACHING, YOU MUST: Hold right to work in the UK Hold and enhanced child barred list DBS certificate registered with the online update service or be willing to process a new application Provide two professional child related references OTHER If you would like to be considered for any primary teaching roles, please apply with a copy of your up to date CV. Prospero Teaching is acting as an employment business/education recruitment agency in relation to this vacancy. The successful candidate will be required to register with Prospero Teaching in order to fill this vacancy. Prospero Teaching is able to provide successful candidates: * Free, accredited continued professional development courses including safeguarding and behaviour management * In-house Training and Development Team

Job Title: Occupational Therapy Assistant – Children’s Residential Services (EBD) Location: Bexley, London Service: Children’s Services Reports to: Registered Manager / Clinical Lead / Occupational Therapist Hours: Part-time or full-time (flexible; may include some evenings to support routines. Job Purpose The Occupational Therapy Assistant (OTA) supports the delivery of occupational therapy informed interventions for children and young people with Emotional and Behavioural Difficulties (EBD) living in a residential setting. The role focuses on promoting emotional regulation, sensory integration, daily living skills, independence, and participation in meaningful activities, under the guidance of a qualified Occupational Therapist. Key Responsibilities Support occupational therapy plans through daily activities and routines. * Help children develop emotional regulation, coping, and independence skills. * Use sensory strategies and monitor children’s responses to support needs. * Build positive relationships and support children during emotional distress. * Encourage participation in education, hobbies, and community activities. * Work with the wider team and contribute to care planning and reviews. * Keep accurate records while following safeguarding and professional standards Person Specification Essential • Experience working with children or young people with EBD, trauma, neurodiversity, or additional needs. • Understanding of occupational therapy principles or sensory integration approaches (formal or experiential). • Ability to engage children in therapeutic or structured activities. • Calm, patient, and resilient approach to behaviour that may challenge. • Good communication and observation skills. • Commitment to safeguarding children and promoting wellbeing. • Enhanced DBS check (Children’s Barred List) – required. Desirable • Relevant qualification or training (e.g. OT Assistant, Psychology, Health & Social Care, SEN). • Experience working under the supervision of an Occupational Therapist. • Knowledge of trauma-informed care and attachment-aware practice. • Experience in residential children’s services or SEN settings. Training & Supervision • Induction and ongoing training aligned to children’s residential services. • Regular supervision from a qualified Occupational Therapist or Clinical Lead. • Opportunities for professional development and progression

SEN Teaching Assistant (1:1 - Year 4) Contract Type: Full-time Temporary Work Start Date: 30/03/2026 Location: Camden, London, UK Salary: £100 – £115 per day Salary dependent on experience and qualifications. Higher rates are reserved for candidates with substantial experience and/or relevant training such as a recognised Level 2 or 3 Teaching Assistant qualification (or equivalent). Pay is determined in line with school expectations and Agency Worker Regulations (AWR), where applicable. About the Role We are recruiting on behalf of a primary school in Camden for a dedicated SEN Teaching Assistant to provide 1:1 support for a pupil in Year 4 with Autism Spectrum Condition (ASC) and Pathological Demand Avoidance (PDA). The successful candidate will support the pupil’s emotional regulation, sensory needs, learning engagement and social development, helping her access the curriculum and participate positively in school life. The role will involve delivering an individual support programme both in the classroom and through targeted interventions outside the classroom. The pupil is currently working within the Year 2–Year 3 academic range, and the Teaching Assistant will play a key role in supporting her progress, confidence and overall wellbeing. Requirements To be eligible for this role and the stated rate of pay, applicants must have: • At least 2 years’ experience supporting pupils with SEND in a school setting, • Experience working with children with Autism Spectrum Condition (ASC) and social communication needs, • Experience or training supporting pupils with Pathological Demand Avoidance (PDA), • Experience working 1:1 with a SEN pupil and delivering individual learning programmes and interventions, • Experience following SALT, OT and IEP targets under the guidance of the SENCo, • Knowledge of emotional regulation and sensory processing needs, • Understanding of de-escalation strategies and trauma-informed practice (Team Teach experience desirable), • Ability to build positive relationships with pupils, staff and parents Due to the nature of the role, the successful candidate will need to be female as the position involves supporting a toileting programme and providing intimate care. Key Responsibilities • Provide 1:1 support to help the pupil regulate emotions and manage anxiety or sensory overload., • Use calm de-escalation strategies during periods of dysregulation., • Support learning by adapting tasks and assisting with activities under the guidance of the class teacher and SENCo., • Encourage engagement in learning using flexible, low-demand approaches., • Support social communication and positive peer interactions., • Implement sensory strategies and movement breaks where required., • Provide support with toileting routines and intimate care when needed., • Monitor progress and share updates with staff and parents. Our Client Can Offer You • A supportive and inclusive school environment, • A dedicated and experienced leadership team, • Opportunities to gain valuable SEN experience within Key Stage 2, • A collaborative staff team committed to pupil progress and wellbeing, • A positive and welcoming school community Why work via Teach Now? Teach-Now are a widely recognised, education recruitment company. We pride ourselves on our high levels of customer service and professional development that we offer our teachers and support staff. We: • Ensure that you will have your own dedicated consultant who will provide ongoing support and guidance. • Offer an excellent ‘refer a friend’ scheme that pays you £150 for each candidate you refer to us after they have worked and been paid for their first 10 days. • Pay in line with the Agency Worker Regulations (AWR) meaning you will be paid equally to a permanent employee. • Give you access to a wide range of CPD training through our in-house team of experienced senior leaders Application Process: Do you feel you meet the criteria for this exciting opportunity? If so, please either apply below or contact Teach-Now directly. All applicants will require the appropriate qualification and training for this role. For teacher roles, we require a formally recognised teaching qualification. If you are not contacted within 2 working days, unfortunately, you have been unsuccessful for this role. However, we will keep your CV and continue to help you in your search for a job within education. Good luck with your application, we look forward to hearing from you. Teach Now operates stringent safer recruitment procedures. We are committed to promoting equality and challenging discrimination. Teach Now is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people, and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post will be subject to an Enhanced DBS Clearance