Therapy Assistant

Hours: 14.5 hours per week, two days per week, Term Time plus 4 weeks including INSET and Training days (45.8 weeks per year)

Contract type: Fixed term contract until 31 August 2022

Orchard Hill College is a non-residential National Specialist College for adults with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities. It is a unique and rewarding place to work and has both a broad range of learners and a dynamic and supportive staff team. We treat our students with the dignity and respect they deserve and provide them with more opportunities than ever before to be part of the local community. We operate out of centres in Carshalton, New Malden, Wandsworth, Camberwell Green and Uxbridge.  Ofsted awarded us Grade 1 (Outstanding) in December 2013 and we maintained this grade in November 2019.

We are looking for a Therapy Assistant to work as part of the interdisciplinary team under the guidance of teachers, therapists, learning support assistants and senior care staff to assist with the delivery of all aspects of individual therapy programmes for students in the college and in community settings.    

You should have experience of working, caring or voluntary work with people who have special needs, and the ability to support the work of our therapists. Experience of working within a team is essential. You should also be able to demonstrate excellent organisational skills, be able to confidently articulate with others and accurately exchange knowledge as well as maintaining a flexible approach to work.

We deliver a range of courses to our students throughout the year and require our staff to work at any centre. 

We can offer you:

• Competitive pension scheme (LGPS)

• 25 days annual leave 

• A supportive team

• Perkbox benefits package offering numerous discounts across stores, gyms, supermarket discounts, as well as supporting staff with their financial, physical and emotional well-being

To apply, please download the application form, complete and send directly via the this site.

***Please note that CV applications will not be considered.***

Closing Date for Applications: 12 noon 12 November 2021

Interview Date: TBC

Orchard Hill College Academy Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.