Therapy Assistant

• Full time, term time.

• Salary: to be discussed at application

• Free on-site parking

• Free meal (lunch) subject to work pattern.

• Closing Date: 31/07/2025

Therapy Assistant

Full time (37 hours a week), term time, starting September 2025.

Experience is not essential but a passion to make a difference is.

Salary: to be discussed at application.

Contributory Pension (subject to scheme rules)

Free:

on-site parking.
meal (lunch) if eaten with the children.
use of school gym.

Farney Close is a co-ed independent day and residential special school for children aged 9 -18 who are in receipt of an (EHCP) because they experience a range of special needs including social, emotional and mental health needs.

Situated on the A272 and the A23 intersection at Bolney, West Sussex, the school has an established and very successful reputation, achieving numerous outstanding and good Ofsted inspection judgements for both the educational and care provisions over the last decade.

We are looking to recruit a Therapy Assistant to work alongside the SALT and OT leads & multidisciplinary team. A service, which offers a range of therapies for the children that attend our school.

We are looking for a candidate who is looking to embark on rewarding career, is up for a challenge, patient and caring and who wants to have a positive impact on a child’s future.

Candidates are invited to apply for this role by completing our Employment Application Form which can be found on our website, www.farneyclose.co.uk or by contacting james@brilliant-hr.co.uk. Completed applications to james@brilliant-hr.co.uk please.

This role is subject to receipt of two good employment references, one of which must be from your current employer, health clearance and an enhanced DBS check under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974.

Applicants invited to attend interview will be subject to online checks. They will also be required to complete a self-disclosure form and be provided with information about the filtering of criminal offences.

You are welcome to visit us prior to submission of your application. To arrange this please contact James on the above email address.

You are encouraged to submit your application as soon as possible as there may be occasions where we will close a vacancy and interview once sufficient applications have been received.

Farney Close is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people and communicates a clear framework to employees. Safeguarding is a key aspect of every role and all staff must have read and be fully aware of the school’s Safeguarding and Child Protection Policy.

Farney Close School is an equal opportunities employer.