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Horticultural Therapist

READING VOLUNTARY ACTION
Reading
Part-time
26th January 2026

Horticultural Therapist – closing date 26 January 2026

At Ridgeline Trust we help people to improve their mental and physical health through gardening at our beautiful garden in Reading

The successful candidate will be responsible for the provision of two social and therapeutic horticulture sessions for secondary school students from local SEN schools, supported by Ridgeline Trust volunteers and staff from the schools.

This term-time only role consists of two sessions per week on Wednesday and Friday mornings.

If you have experience and/or a qualification in Social and Therapeutic Horticulture, a sound practical knowledge of gardening and experience of working with young people with special educational needs and disabilities this could be the job for you!

This is a fantastic opportunity to come and work at our wonderful garden and really make a difference!

Address Line 1

25 Whiteknights Road

Is this location wheelchair accessible?

Yes

Contract type

Part timeSessional

Contact

Matt James (Trustee)

Main contact telephone

07535636018

How to apply

Please download the job description/person specification from our website: https://ridgelinetrust.org.uk/were-recruiting-a-new-horticultural-therapist/

For more information, please email admin@ridgelinetrust.org.uk

To apply, please send your CV and a written statement explaining your reasons for applying, how you meet the criteria and what you will bring to Ridgeline Trust to Matt James (Trustee): matt@ridgelinetrust.org.uk

Open for applications from

8 January 2026

Closing date for applications

26 January 2026

Will my application be acknowledged?

All applicants, successful or otherwise, can expect to receive a reply from us in due course