Marchant-Holliday School is looking for a dedicated, warm and enthusiastic Integrated Therapy Assistant to join our expanding integrated therapy team.
This is an exciting opportunity to play an important role within our specialist SEMH provision, supporting pupils with their communication, sensory regulation, emotional wellbeing, cognition and learning needs.
Working alongside our Speech and Language Therapist, Occupational Therapist, School Counsellor, Integrated Therapeutic Practitioner for Play Therapy and Counselling, SENCo and senior leaders, you will help turn specialist therapeutic advice into practical support that makes a difference throughout the school day.
Salary: NJC Scale SCP 8 £26,842 to SCP 14 £29,540, depending on experience
Hours: Full-time, 37.5 hours per week
Working pattern: Term time only, plus 10 days during holiday periods
Start date: As soon as possible
Your responsibilities will include:
- Supporting assessments and intervention programmes
- Preparing therapeutic and communication resources
- Recording, tracking and monitoring pupil progress
- Supporting pupils’ communication, sensory and learning needs
- Working alongside classroom teams to model practical strategies
- Helping staff embed therapeutic approaches into everyday routines and learning
- Supporting assessment administration and accurate record keeping
- Contributing to a collaborative, multidisciplinary approach to pupil support
Our therapy provision is integrated into everyday school life, so this is a varied and practical role. You will work closely with pupils, therapists, teachers and other school staff to help ensure therapeutic strategies are consistently applied.
Integrated Therapy Assistants are the bridge between specialist assessment, therapeutic planning and everyday classroom practice.
About you
We are looking for someone who is:
- Warm, organised and practical
- Resilient and reflective
- Comfortable working collaboratively as part of a multidisciplinary team
- Interested in supporting children with SEMH, communication, sensory and learning needs
- Able to build positive and consistent relationships with children
- Confident with record keeping, preparing resources and monitoring progress
- Committed to a compassionate, relational approach to supporting children
What we offer
- Term-time working, plus 10 days during holiday periods
- 13.5 weeks paid leave
- 10% employer pension contribution
- A welcoming, highly skilled and supportive multidisciplinary team
- Regular supervision and opportunities for reflective practice
- Developmental and research opportunities
- Internal and external training
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Free on-site parking
- Use of our heated indoor swimming pool at weekends and during school holidays
About Marchant-Holliday School
Marchant-Holliday School is an Ofsted graded Outstanding independent special school for boys aged 5–14. All pupils have an Education, Health and Care Plan for social, emotional and mental health needs.
We provide day and weekly boarding provision within a nurturing, relational and highly supportive environment.
Our pupils benefit from small class groups, a skilled staff team, extensive grounds and a broad curriculum incorporating swimming, outdoor learning, music, gardening, trips and residential enrichment.
How to apply
Please apply using the school application form available in the vacancies section of the school website, or contact the school office on 01963 33234.
Prospective candidates are strongly encouraged to visit the school before submitting an application.
Closing date: Monday 7 September 2026
Shortlisting: Monday 7 September 2026
Interviews: Week beginning 14 September 2026
Safeguarding
Marchant-Holliday School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
The successful applicant will be required to undertake an enhanced DBS check, including children’s barred list checks where appropriate. All pre-employment checks will be undertaken in accordance with Keeping Children Safe in Education 2026 and the school’s Safer Recruitment Policy.
Pay: £26,842.00-£29,540.00 per year
Benefits:
- Bereavement leave
- Company pension
- Employee discount
- Enhanced maternity leave
- Enhanced paternity leave
- Free parking
- Health & wellbeing programme
- On-site parking
- Sick pay
Work Location: In person
