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!

Organisation
Address Line 1
25 Whiteknights Road
Town
Reading
County
Berkshire
Postcode
RG6 7BY
Is this location wheelchair accessible?
Yes
Contract type
Part timeSessional
Location
Greater Reading
Salary
Competitive
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