Therapy Assistant
@ Zanda

About the Role…

We are seeking a highly personable Therapy Assistant to work with children with additional needs and their families.
This is a fantastic role for someone who is studying Speech, OT, allied health…etc. to further develop their skills and experience OR anyone with a passion for working with children with additional needs.
Opportunity to develop your skills, under the supervision of our experienced speech and occupational therapists
The hourly rate is: $39.05 + super ($43.15/hour inclusive of super). Saturday rate of $58.58/hr + super ($64.72/hr inclusive of super). Working on Saturday is completely optional. We don’t operate on public holidays and Sundays
Any training and development conducted is paid at your hourly rate
Any travel between clients is reimbursed at $1/km – and any additional travel to clients (beyond 15 minutes) – is also paid at your hourly rate.
You will be provided with an induction as well as ongoing training and support from our senior speech and occupational therapists – including a structured fortnightly supervision session
In addition, for some clients you will also have an allocation for set planning and administrative time – paid at hourly rate – but dependant on the client and situation.
Opportunity to work directly with our Therapists in our group therapy programs (e.g. our school readiness and social skills programs)
Conduct sessions at clients school, kinder and home

Passionate about working with and helping children
Highly personable, engaging, and energetic!
Responsible and reliable
Must be available at least 2-3 days per week – although there is flexibility with schedule if completing placements or studying.
Must have some experience working with children with additional needs
Passion for allied health, childcare, education, arts, dance…etc.

Be able to confidently and independently work with children aged 2-12 years old in their home/childcare/school environments (need own personal transport)
Be able to establish excellent rapport with children and parents
Be able to follow therapy plan activities – under direction of therapist (however, we will provide you with all the materials, activities, and support you need)
Document simple notes in our practice management software
Some ad hoc admin activities related to client’s needs (e.g. preparing therapy resources, creating visuals…etc.)

We have a dedicated team who go above and beyond to support our families
We celebrate amazing moments as a team and have a supportive, friendly and social culture
Multidisciplinary and outcome focused team
We love using elements of performing arts (e.g. dance, music, acting…etc) in therapy