Cranleigh, Surrey, United Kingdom
£23337 - £25632
Permanent
Job Title: Graduate Therapy Assistant (Pathway to Therapy Careers)
Location: Cranleigh, Surrey, GU6
Salary: £23,337 - £25,632 per annum
Employment Type: Term-time only, Full-time (36 hours per week)
Job Description
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Graduate Therapy Assistant (Pathway to Therapy Careers) based in Cranleigh, Surrey. This role offers practical, hands-on experience within a specialist setting, supporting a multidisciplinary therapy team and working directly with students with complex learning disabilities, autism, and communication needs. It is ideal for graduates considering a future in Occupational Therapy, Speech and Language Therapy, or related fields, providing valuable experience before postgraduate training.
Key Responsibilities
As a Graduate Therapy Assistant (Pathway to Therapy Careers) based in Cranleigh, your daily duties will include:
- Supporting individual and group therapeutic activities under the guidance of qualified therapists and teaching staff
- Working within classroom environments to assist with therapy interventions and educational support
- Helping students develop communication skills using AAC tools such as iPads, Makaton, and visual supports
- Contributing to a structured, supportive learning environment tailored to students’ needs
Requirements & Qualifications
To be successful as a Graduate Therapy Assistant (Pathway to Therapy Careers), you will need:
- A relevant qualification, such as a degree in Psychology, Health & Social Care, Education, or a related field
- An interest in pursuing careers in Occupational Therapy, Speech & Language Therapy, or similar disciplines
- Strong motivation to support young people with additional needs and a proactive attitude
- Resilience, patience, and empathy to work effectively in a dynamic environment
- No prior therapy experience is required, as full training will be provided
Benefits & Work Environment
- Competitive salary with regular pay reviews
- £1,000 retention bonus (paid in instalments over 18 months)
- Structured training and mentoring to support your career development
- Funded CPD opportunities and career progression support
- Free hot lunch during term time
- Life insurance and medical cash plan
- Employee assistance programme (24/7 wellbeing support)
- Free on-site parking
- Beautiful 23-acre site on the edge of the Surrey Hills
If you are a qualified Graduate Therapy Assistant (Pathway to Therapy Careers) looking for an exciting new role in Cranleigh, apply today!
Vetro Recruitment acts as an employment business when supplying temporary staff and as an employment agency when introducing candidates for permanent employment with a client. Vetro is an equal opportunities employer and decisions are made on merit alone.
Note: This position requires an enhanced DBS disclosure and references. We are unable to offer sponsorship for overseas applicants.
