Therapy Assistant Practitioner | Hertfordshire Community NHS Trust
| Posting date: | 05 January 2026 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | Not specified |
| Additional salary information: | £28,860 - £31,671 per annum pro rata |
| Hours: | Part time |
| Closing date: | 04 February 2026 |
| Location: | Welwyn Garden City, AL7 1BW |
| Company: | Hertfordshire Community NHS Trust |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 7676682/812-25-MD-SEN-TAP-01 |
Summary
Hertfordshire Children's Sensory Processing Service is based on a 3 Tier model of service delivery, with provision at Universal, Targeted and Specialist tiers tosupport neurodivergent children and young people (CYP).
We are looking to recruit a 0.6 WTE (22.5 hours per week) Therapy Assistant Practitionerto join our growing team.
This is an exciting time for Hertfordshire as we continue to develop our support offer to provide specialist services to meet the sensory processing needs of Children and Young People ( CYP) . As a multidisciplinary team we are aligned to the Children and Young People’s Specialist Services Directorate and work closely with our CYP services and system partners including voluntary sector organisations, mental health services, social care and education.
Please see Job Description attached, which details the responsibilities within this post.
Successful candidates will need to be enthusiastic and motivated. Good communication and organisational skills are essential.
You will demonstrate an ability to work alone in the community with both direct and remote support from qualified staff. You will be willing to develop your skills and work effectively with others.
A full valid driving licence and access to a car to use regularly for business purposes is essential (unless you have a disability as defined by the Equality Act 2010).
You will be part of a friendly and supportive integrated multidisciplinary team delivering a locally driven, needs led service; ensuring children and their families are at the heart of service delivery
We can offer:
• Regular supervision, managerial supervision and a well-established appraisal system
• Continued Professional Development opportunities, including in service masterclasses
• Opportunities to work alongside other therapists/assistants to deliver intervention to CYP requiring support
• An initial induction period where you will have the opportunity to observe and shadow your team.
If you are keen to be part of our developing and exciting Sensory Processing Service team, we would love to hear from you.
Please contact Micaela Johnson (Clinical Quality Lead for Neurodivergent Children & Sensory Processing Service, Children's Specialist Services) on: 07787261323 ormicaela.johnson4@nhs.net for an informal chat and further details about this opportunity.
This advert closes on Thursday 15 Jan 2026
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