Therapist Assistant

We are seeking an enthusiastic individual to join us as a Therapy Assistant in the Therapy Team which comprises Occupational Therapists, Speech and Language Therapists, Therapy Assistants and specialist Drama, Art and Music Therapists. The school caters for young people aged 5 - 19 with complex and severe learning difficulties, many of whom are on the Autistic Spectrum, and other associated difficulties.

Key Details:

• Permanent contract to start ASAP
• 36 hours a week, term time only
• Monday is 8:30-16:00, Tuesday-Thursday is 8:30-16:15 and Fridays are 8:30-15:45.
• Based in an independent non-maintained specialist school and college

No prior experience is necessary as full training will be given but a positive "can do" attitude, along with physical and mental resilience is essential. This role might suit someone who has recently finished their degree or has been working as a TA or LSA and is considering a move into therapies or an SEN environment.

Benefits To You:

1,000 Retention bonus - 250 after 1 month, 250 after 1 year, 500 after 18 months at Trust (subject to tax and NI)

Life Insurance and Medical cashplan commencing after a month at Trust

Team Teach positive behaviour support training, refreshed every two years, with ongoing assistance from on site Team Teach tutors within our Inclusion Team

Personalised approach to CPD, including training courses paid for by the Trust and regular 1:1 line management support with online appraisals

Free hot lunch supplied by our in-house catering team during term time

Ample on-site parking

Employee assistance service (confidential, professional wellbeing and counselling 24/7 service for you and your family members)

Excellent network of support across the organisation including a team of Adult Mental Health First Aid and Occupational Health

Cranleigh Leisure Centre discount on gym, swim and fitness classes

Based on a beautiful 23 acre site in a semi-rural area on the edge of the Surrey Hills

Interested?

Please apply with your CV and I will be in contact!