What is a Therapy Assistant?

Therapy Assistants help bring therapeutic goals to life beyond scheduled sessions. Whether it’s once per week or a few sessions a week, their consistent presence provides children with more opportunities to practice skills, build confidence, and make meaningful progress in real-life settings.

What Do Therapy Assistants Do?

Therapy Assistants work under the guidance of allied health professionals—such as speech therapists, occupational therapists, physiotherapists, developmental educators and early intervention teachers. They help implement the strategies designed by these professionals in a way that’s practical, playful, and responsive to each child’s needs.

They support children across a wide age range with things like:

• Communication and language development
  
  

• Fine and gross motor skills
  
  

• Social and emotional regulation
  
  

• Routines and transitions
  
  

• Independence in daily tasks
  
  

• Confidence in play, learning, and relationships

Therapy Assistants work where children are most comfortable—at home, in school, or in community spaces—turning everyday routines into opportunities for learning and growth.

A Consistent and Cost-Effective Support Option

While therapists may see a child once a week or less, Therapy Assistants can provide additional sessions to increase repetition and consistency. This makes therapy feel less like a one-off event and more like an integrated part of the child’s daily experience.

Therapy Assistants are also a more affordable option, helping families stretch their funding while maintaining high-quality, individualised support.

Therapy That Fits into Real Life

Therapy Assistants focus on how children learn—not just what they learn. Their approach is grounded in play, connection, and everyday routines. Whether they’re modelling a strategy during a meal, supporting a child to navigate social situations at the playground, or building skills through a fun game, their work is always meaningful and child-centred.

They also collaborate closely with families—sharing ideas and celebrating wins.

The Therapy Hive Approach

At Therapy Hive, our Therapy Assistants work closely with therapists to ensure each child’s goals are consistently supported. They don’t just follow a plan—they bring it to life, helping children practise skills across multiple environments with care and encouragement.

Our Therapy Assistants can:

• Provide sessions to boost a particular goal
  
  

• Offer weekly or fortnightly visits for consistent practice
  
  

• Support transitions, like starting school or moving into a new environment
  
  

• Work in partnership with families to create a wraparound support system
  

Let’s Thrive Together

Whether your child is building their confidence, learning new skills, or needing a little extra support in daily life, Therapy Assistants can help make those goals feel possible.

If you’re looking for a flexible, practical, and affordable way to support your child’s development, Therapy Hive’s Therapy Assistant services might be the perfect fit. Get in touch today—we’d love to help your child grow and #ThriveTogether.