Job Description

About Us

Onyx Therapy Ltd. is a neuroaffirming Occupational Therapy and Speech & Language Therapy service specialising in supporting autistic and neurodivergent children, young people, and families. We take a strengths-based, relational, and compassionate approach to therapy that focuses on collaboration and wellbeing.

We are seeking a warm, proactive, and motivated Therapy Assistant to join our team, working directly with a family based in Leeds.

The Role

As a Therapy Assistant, you will be implementing Occupational Therapy and Speech & Language Therapy programmes designed by our clinical team, under their supervision and guidance.

Your key responsibilities will include:

Supporting the child to engage in functional, social, and self-regulation activities. Delivering OT- and SaLT-informed interventions such as sensory regulation, communication support, and executive-functioning tasks. Promoting confidence, self-awareness, and participation in meaningful daily routines. Encouraging physical activity and wellbeing -- experience or interest in movement, sport, or fitness is desirable. Liaising regularly with the family, therapists, and education providers to ensure consistent support. Keeping detailed session notes and daily logs, recording progress, engagement, and any observations relevant to therapy goals. Sharing written feedback with the supervising clinicians to inform ongoing therapy planning. Travelling to different locations when required for sessions, meetings, or supervision (mileage reimbursed). Representing Onyx Therapy in a professional and positive way at all times, upholding our neuroaffirming values and commitment to inclusive, compassionate practice.

About You

We'd love to hear from you if you are:

Empathetic, calm, and adaptable -- with a genuine passion for neurodiversity-affirming practice. Experienced working with autistic children or young people (school, community, care, or therapy setting). Able to follow therapy plans and communicate clearly with both professionals and families. Organised and confident in writing brief daily notes and maintaining accurate records. Confident promoting physical activity, sensory regulation, and emotional wellbeing. Willing to engage in regular supervision and ongoing learning. Professional, reliable, and committed to promoting Onyx Therapy's reputation for high-quality, person-centred support. Full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle at all times to fulfil role duties

Desirable (but not essential):

A qualification or background in Personal Training, Sports Coaching, or Physical Education. Experience with PDA profiles or anxiety-based school avoidance. Knowledge of EOTAS provision or 1:1 community-based education/therapy.

What We Offer

Supportive weekly clinical supervision. Ongoing CPD and training opportunities. 5% employer pension contribution. Holiday entitlement included within annualised salary. Inclusion in a passionate, neuroaffirming multidisciplinary team. Opportunity to make a meaningful difference to a family's everyday life.

Fixed- Term Contract (1 year, with Potential for this to extend this)

How to Apply

Please apply via Indeed with your CV and a short cover letter explaining:

Why you're interested in this role; and What experience you have supporting autistic young people or individuals with PDA/anxiety.
Job Types: Full-time, Fixed term contract
Contract length: 12 months

Pay: 21,386.00-22,811.00 per year

Application question(s):

Access to won vehicle at all times due to nature of the role
Licence/Certification:

Driving Licence (required)
Work Location: In person