The Role

Job Type: Fixed Term
Working pattern: 37.5 hours per week, All year round or Term-time only (39 Weeks per Year) considered
Specialty/Function: Paediatrics
Fixed Term Contract due to expire 31st August 2022 but may be extended beyond this point

Linden Lodge School is a leading provider of education for children and young people aged 2 – 19 years with profound and multiple learning difficulties and sensory impairment, including deaf-blindness, physical disability, and complex medical needs.

Our expanding therapy team is seeking a Physiotherapy Assistant to support and work closely with our physiotherapy team.

Our ideal candidate will be organized and proactive to meet the needs of a variety of students within the school. Experience working with children and young people with sensory and/or physical needs is an advantage.

The postholder will be undertaking a range of duties which include physical interventions, preparation of resources and organisation of physiotherapy clinics/assessments.

You'll be working with a team supportive of colleagues committed to providing high quality therapy. We will support your development through a commitment to CPD and a protected training budget. The pay and conditions offered reflect NHS Agenda for Change & you can continue with your or start an NHS Pension fund within this post.

Our staff wellbeing programme which includes:

• Employee Assistance programme
• A ring-fenced training budget for Therapy CPD
• Free local gym membership
• End of term staff awards
• Weekly art and Pilates classes

If you would like to hear more about this exciting opportunity to be a part of a growing School Therapy team, please contact Harri Ashworth, Therapy Lead on 020 8788 0107 or by e-mail Therapy.recruitment@lindenlodge.wandsworth.sch.uk

Please see the job description and person specification to ensure you meet the requirements prior to application.

An Application Form, Job Description and Person Specification can be downloaded below. 

Completed applications should be emailed to: Therapy.recruitment@lindenlodge.wandsworth.sch.uk

Closing Date for all applications: 16th March 2022
Shortlisting: 17th March 2022
Interview Date: 23rd March 2022

Linden Lodge School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment, an enhanced DBS will be required.

At Linden Lodge we recognise our people are a great strength, we consider the diverse talents they bring to our workforce and are directly linked to our success. We are an equal opportunity employer and place a high value on diversity and inclusion.

We only accept applications from candidates directly. Please no agencies

We reserve the right to withdraw this vacancy in advance of the closing date if there is a good level of response. We recommend applicants submit applications as early as possible.  We also reserve to right to interview shortlisted candidates ahead of the closing date.

CVs are not accepted.

Linden Lodge School
61 Princes Way,
London
SW19 6JB

Richmond and Wandsworth Councils