Apprentice Therapy Assistant

Job overview

This is a fantastic opportunity to join the Children’s Therapy Team, working alongside physiotherapists, occupational therapists and therapy assistants to provide therapy for children and young people in a variety of settings, both within hospital and the community, including special schools.  The team offer therapy for children and young people with a wide range of physical and learning needs.

Conditional progression to Band 3 post upon completion of Level 3 Senior Health Care Support Worker Apprentice within 27 months of commencing post and subject to further informal interview

All Advanced Apprentice Therapy Assistants will complete an induction programme and the Care Certificate upon starting in the role.  It is essential that you then achieve an Advanced Level 3 Senior Health Care Support Worker qualification within 27 months of commencing this post which includes attendance at Doncaster College 2 days per month as part of the 20% off the job training that will be provided.

This is a supervised post. You will be allocated a mentor throughout the 27 months apprenticeship to supervise and support you with your learning.

Please note you must be aged 18 or over to apply and must be able to provide certified evidence of all relevant qualifications .

If you are on a visa, you must have been living in the UK for a minimum of 3 years to meet the entry requirements for the course.

Main duties of the job

You will be required to work alongside therapists in the management of some shared patients completing joint assessments, but also independently managing your own patient caseload. You must have great communication and time management skills and be able to prioritise taking into consideration the variety of patients’ needs and have the ability to be flexible and to work as part of a team.  You will be able to follow instructions as well as being able to show initiative and to work independently.  Documentation is an integral part of the role and you will be expected to document within patients’ records. Computer skills are essential as you will be accessing patient details and ordering equipment on the Clinical Therapy Information systems.

If you are already an NHS employee and are applying for an Apprentice - Annex 21 vacancy you may be entitled to pay protection. Pay protection applies where the role you are applying for is at the same AFC band or higher, and you would receive less in pay compared with your current salary due to annex 21.

Please see the NHS Employers Apprenticeship Pay Guidance and FAQs for further information and eligible criteria: Apprenticeship pay guidance and FAQs | NHS Employers

*If you are currently undertaking this apprenticeship or have previously completed this apprenticeship or equivalent programme of study please do not apply – for any further eligibility queries please email [email protected]

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Please see attached to the advert a job description and person specification for further details. Please ensure you read this document carefully.  Please note, if your application is successful you will be required to present original certificates of qualifications that are listed in the person specification under essential.

Certificate of sponsorship

For individuals who may require sponsorship under the skilled worker or health & care visa route please use the link below to check your eligibility. Check if you need a UK visa - GOV.UK

Please note that from 9th April 2025, band 2 & 3 entry roles are no longer eligible for sponsorship.

Please note that if you are on a visa, you must have been living in the UK for a minimum of 3 years to meet the entry requirements for the course.  Apprenticeship pay guidance and FAQs This guidance, FAQs and pay scenarios support the changes to apprenticeship pay, which came into force from Monday 1 July 2024.