Children's Therapy Assistant Practitioner | Hertfordshire Community NHS Trust

Hertfordshire Community NHS Trust; Stevenage; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 31,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous annual leave

Flexible working

Employee Assistance Programme

Cycle to Work

NHS Discounts

Health and wellbeing support

Occupational Pension Scheme

Enhanced sick pay

Job summary

Hertfordshire Community NHS Trust is seeking a dynamic Children’s Therapy Assistant Practitioner to support our Occupational Therapy and Physiotherapy teams. The role covers Danestrete Clinic, Stevenage and North Hertfordshire, delivering clinics, workshops and therapeutic activities for children and young people.

The post emphasises collaboration with CYPT services, CPD opportunities, and a supportive appraisal framework.

Qualifications

• Experience of working with therapists and/or with children is desirable.
• Good communication and organisational skills.

Responsibilities

• Support Occupational Therapists and Physiotherapists in delivering clinics, workshops and therapeutic interventions.
• Assist in home assessments, equipment advice and housing adaptations where required.
• Contribute to multiagency work with children, young people and families.

Job description

Children's Therapy Assistant Practitioner | Hertfordshire Community NHS Trust

We are looking for dynamic, enthusiastic and creative Therapy Assistant Practitioners to be a part of our well-established Occupational Therapy (OT) and Physiotherapy (PT) team. This role involves supporting OTs and PTs in the service, and the delivery of clinics, workshops, and therapeutic interventions. This post is based at Danestrete Clinic covering Stevenage and North Hertfordshire.

You will be joining an innovative and forward-thinking CYP Therapies (CYPT) service that is dedicated to providing high-quality interventions to transform lives. Hertfordshire Community NHS Trust provides integrated Occupational Therapy, Speech and Language Therapy, and Physiotherapy Services for families across the county. Our CYPT service provides opportunities for collaborative working, joint training and shared learning amongst each profession.

Our service is commissioned by health, social care and education, allowing us to provide a seamless pathway from early years through to home, school and further education settings, to enable a child to meet their full potential in participating in activities of daily living.

*Interviews will be on 4th December 2026 in Welwyn Garden City.*

Previous applicants from the last 6 months need not apply.

Children’s Occupational Therapy and Physiotherapy is based on a 3 Tier model of service delivery, with provision at Universal, Targeted and Specialist tiers. We offer assessment and treatment to children and young people with a wide variety of conditions, including cerebral palsy, autistic spectrum disorder and developmental coordination disorder. We also carry out home assessments and advise on equipment, housing adaptations and rehousing. The team works closely with colleagues in the wider multiagency team supporting children, young people and their families to achieve their maximum potential.

Continuing Professional Development is actively supported through access to training, regular supervision, peer support meetings and staff appraisal scheme.

We can offer:

• Regular supervision, managerial supervision and a well-established appraisal system
• CPD opportunities, including in-service masterclasses
• Opportunities to work alongside other therapists/assistants to deliver intervention to children/young people requiring support
• An initial induction period where you will have the opportunity to observe and shadow your team.

We’re delighted that you're exploring a career with HCT. As an organisation, we’re committed to creating an inclusive, supportive, and rewarding work environment — one where you’ll feel valued and empowered to make a real difference.

At HCT, we put patients, their families, and carers at the heart of everything we do. Our vision is simple yet powerful:Outstanding Services and Healthier Communities. Our dedicated staff take pride in being Caring, Pioneering and Inclusive, working together to turn this vision into reality.

Working with us comes with a host of benefits designed to support your wellbeing and work-life balance:

• Generous annual leave(27 days rising to 33 with long service)
• Flexible working arrangements to help balance personal and professional life, including up to 5 days of carers leave (pro rata)
• Employee Assistance Programme offering 24/7 confidential support for personal or work-related issues
• Cycle to Work and Car Lease Schemes
• Blue Light Card and NHS Discounts
• Health and wellbeing support, including free flu jabs, Physiotherapy referrals, eye care vouchers
• Occupational Pension Scheme
• Enhanced sick pay above statutory entitlements

We celebrate diversity and actively encourage applicants from all backgrounds, ages, and communities to apply.

You’ve taken a fantastic first step by considering HCT. We’re excited about the possibility of welcoming you to our team and taking the next step in your journey with us.

Please see Job Description attached, which details the responsibilities within this post.

The successful candidate will have experience of working with therapists and/or with children, and must be computer literate and able to demonstrate good working knowledge of a variety of computer systems and programmes. They will need to be enthusiastic and motivated, and have good communication, clinical reasoning and organisational skills. They must be a team player but be able to work autonomously and have the ability to champion the needs of patients.

A full valid driving licence and access to a carto use regularly for business purposes is essential (unless you have a disability as defined by the Equality Act 2010).

Word versions of documents are available if needed to allow for any adaptations to be made i.e. font, colour, background, convert to Read Aloud

The use of AI is monitored and if you have used it then you are required to declare this, as well as what type of AI tools you have used and for what purpose. We reserve the right to further test your individual knowledge and skills in relation to the requirements for the post through robust and thorough interview and assessment.

HCT will prioritise recruitment of workers living in England under the new immigration rules for care workers effective from 9 April 2025. Employers must first prove that they have attempted to recruit a worker from within England who needs new sponsorship. This ensures that those who came to the UK to pursue a career in adult social care can do so.

This advert closes on Monday 23 Nov 2026

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Children's Therapy Assistant Practitioner | Hertfordshire Community NHS Trust

Company: Hertfordshire Community NHS Trust Salary: £28,392 - £31,157 per annum (pro rata) Hours: Part-time Location: Stevenage, SG1 1HG Job type: Permanent Posting date: 10 Nov 2026 Closing date: 10 Dec 2026