Due to expansion, St Catherine’s is seeking a hard-working and enthusiastic individual to join our busy and energetic team as an Occupational Therapy Assistant, supporting therapists and the wider professional team to develop students’ independence, functional and participation skills.

The successful applicant will have a basic understanding of Occupational Therapy, good communication skills, a ‘can do’ attitude and excellent team-working skills. This role will include working with children across our school age range from 9 to 19 years old and within our Post 19 service with adults aged 19-25 years old.

This is a full-time post. Starting salary will be £25,760 (Band 3) per annum for 35 hours per week term-time only.

Please contact Tom Evans, Head of Occupational Therapy, for an informal discussion regarding the above position.

CVs are not accepted.

The closing date for this position is noon on Tuesday 9th June 2026. Interviews will be held on Tuesday 23rd and Wednesday 24th June 2026.

St Catherine’s is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. These posts are subject to enhanced-level disclosure and barring checks. Please click here to read our Child Protection policy. St Catherine’s, Grove Road, Ventnor, Isle of Wight, PO38 1TT. Registered charity number: 288148