Therapy Coordinator, 15 hpw (Term Time Only)
(Bamburgh School, South Shields)
£33,699 pa pro rata
Fixed Term contract for 2 Years
Required for September / October 2026
One of the key areas we pride ourselves on at Bamburgh School, is the commitment to providing support for our pupils in terms of physical, care, development and promoting independence.
To continue to enhance this part of our pupil offer, we would like to offer the opportunity for a suitable candidate to take up the part time role of Therapy Coordinator.
We are looking for someone to help coordinate planning, delivery and monitoring of Moving and Handling across school. The successful candidate will work under the supervision of a qualified Occupational Therapist and link to our OT and Physiotherapists. This role will support the assessment of children, leading on their follow-up and allow the post holder to develop their own interventions to support Moving and Handling. Key areas of this role would be the overseeing of Moving and Handling equipment, the support of other staff with training and working with a Senior Manager in relation to funding of specialist equipment.
If you believe that you have the suitable skills and attributes and are looking for a new challenge, we would welcome your application.
A more detailed Job Description and Person Spec is attached.
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Closing date: Noon, Tuesday 14 July 2026. 