Physiotherapy and Occupational Therapy Assistant and Manual Handling Lead

Ideal for Graduates Exploring Careers in Occupational Therapy, Physiotherapy & Specialist Education

Contract: Permanent

Start Date: As soon as possible

Hours: 35.25 hours per week, Monday to Friday term time only

Working pattern: Four days per week as a Therapy Assistant and manual handling lead working across the school and one day per week class based supporting a group with high therapeutic needs

Considering a Career in Therapy or Specialist Education?

This role is an excellent first step for graduates and aspiring professionals considering careers such as:

• Occupational Therapy
• Physiotherapy
• Rehabilitation and Healthcare Support
• Social Care

You will gain valuable hands‑on experience working alongside therapists, teachers and other professionals supporting young people with complex needs in a highly specialist school environment.

About Us:

Clifton Hill School is a friendly, ambitious and highly supportive specialist school for students aged 11-19 with severe learning difficulties, autism and complex needs. We are proud of our:

• Strong team culture and collaborative approach
• Commitment to professional development
• Focus on helping every young person achieve independence and achieve their full potential

The Role:

This unique role combines therapy support and direct classroom experience.

For four days each week, you will work closely with our therapy teams, supporting physiotherapy and occupational therapy programmes across the school. This includes:

• Supporting therapists with therapy sessions and programmes
• Delivering therapy activities under professional guidance
• Monitoring and recording student progress
• Supporting pupils during hydrotherapy sessions
• Liaising with parents, therapists, nurses and class teams
• Assisting with specialist equipment and positioning programmes
• Helping ensure students have access to the equipment and support they need to succeed

For one day each week, you will join a class team supporting students with high therapeutic and complex physical needs. This gives you the opportunity to:

• Build strong relationships with pupils
• Support learning and communication throughout the school day
• Work as part of a multidisciplinary team
• Develop a deeper understanding of specialist education and therapeutic practice
• See how therapy interventions support learning and independence in the classroom

Why Join Us?

This is far more than a support role. It is an opportunity to:

• Gain experience valued by Occupational Therapy and Physiotherapy degree programmes
• Work alongside experienced therapists and specialist teachers
• Develop practical skills in therapy delivery, communication and behaviour support
• Build understanding of complex physical, medical and learning needs
• Gain insight into multidisciplinary working
• Receive excellent training and professional development
• Make a genuine difference to the lives of young people

We Welcome Applications From People Who Are:

• Interested in therapy, healthcare, psychology or SEND education
• Caring, patient and reflective
• Enthusiastic and motivated to learn
• Comfortable working as part of a team
• Highly organised and able to communicate effectively
• Passionate about helping young people achieve their potential

Experience working with children or young people is helpful but not essential. Your attitude, commitment and willingness to learn are what matter most.

What We Offer

• A warm, welcoming and supportive staff team
• Full training and ongoing professional development
• Direct experience working alongside therapy professionals
• Opportunities to develop specialist skills
• Health and lifestyle benefits

Thank you for your interest working at Park School.

‘Park life’ is fantastically unique and a visit to the school is strongly recommended so that you can experience this. It is always a pleasure to introduce visitors to our incredible students and staff. We have a strong sense of community and a commitment to all of those who work and learn with us. There is always an array of experiences happening within the school, from relaxed opera performances to business ventures, sports fixtures to work experience, in‑house theatre productions to inspirational visitors, trips to charity fundraisers. No two days are ever the same in the most wonderful way.

We are in an exciting phase for the school as we move towards our aspiration of becoming one of the leading specialist provisions in the country. As part of this, we pride ourselves on growing staff to become exceptional. Our Ofsted report from October 2024 stated that ‘staff morale is sky high’ and ‘this school moves from strength to strength’.

Please also look at our website for more information and the trust’s staff prospectus to show all we can offer.

We look forward to welcoming you at The Park School.

Clifton Hill School

Team HR

team_hr@prospecttrust.org.uk

The Park School
Onslow Crescent
Woking
Surrey
GU22 7AT

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