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 collegeNo 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