Children's Occupational Therapist
Exeter House Special School, Salisbury, Wiltshire, SP1 3BLThis job expired on 29 September 2024 – see similar jobs
Start date details
Nov 2024
Closing date
29 September 2024 at 12am (midnight)
Date listed
14 June 2024
Job details
Job role
- Other support roles
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Working pattern
- Full time
Contract type
- Permanent
Full-time equivalent salary
- £37,167 - £41,268 FTE (OT Band 6)
Children's Occupational Therapist job summary
We are looking for a dynamic, enthusiastic and experienced Children's Occupational Therapist to join Exeter House School’s team who can:
Take a holistic and empathetic approach to each CYP physical and emotional wellbeing by considering their physical, social, psychological and environmental needs within the EP. This will be achieved through the use of appropriate standardised and non-standardised assessments to inform clinical judgement to determine, recommend and implement the best course of action and:
- To use and maintain sound clinical reasoning throughout the therapeutic process to ensure best practice and identify risk
- To provide targets and/or programmes for a range of CYP to be delivered by EP colleagues
- To assess, plan and implement occupational therapy interventions for a caseload of CYP with complex needs including sensory integration.
- Develop skills in working with CYP with complex difficulties, autistic spectrum condition, physical disabilities, behaviours that challenge and profound learning disabilities
Please see Job description for a full list of duties and responsibilities
Exeter House School is proud to be part of Brunel Academies Trust - a growing educational community with no barriers, only potential. We strive to significantly improve the life chances and outcomes for our CYP within our SEND, CofE and mainstream EPs.
You are invited and encouraged to visit our setting to explore how unique and inspirational our children and team are. We encourage you to learn more about us through our website, and contact the school office to arrange a visit.
Hours of work: 37, term time only
Contract type: Permanent
Closing date: 14/07/2024
Interview date: w/c 22/07/2024
Commencement date: 01/09/2024
Benefits
Whether through continuous professional development (CPD), personal and impartial support, or exciting discounts to enjoy with friends and family, Brunel Academies Trust have a package of excellent benefits which are available to all employees, including:
- Support with CPD opportunities
- Brunel Perks – exclusive discounts on a range of products and retailers from cinema tickets, food shopping and holidays
- Discounts with Swindon Designer Outlet Village
- Carefirst – impartial counselling service in person, by video call or phone as well as a citizen’s advice function for advice and support on personal or professional queries
- Excellent pension scheme
- Free on-site parking
- Annual pay progression opportunities
- Continuous Service date honoured
Safeguarding Statement
Brunel Academies Trust is committed to Safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people (CYP) and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Appointment is subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service check, references and medical clearance. All references will be obtained prior to interview in line with Safer Recruitment and KCSIE, and further references may be sought as deemed necessary.
Brunel Academies Trust is dedicated to the vision of having a diverse workforce and is committed to building a team that reflects diversity from the communities it serves. We value the contributions of all colleagues from a wide range of backgrounds and actively seek to promote an environment which is free from discrimination and harassment; which at the same time supports fair promotion and cultural acceptance.
Under the provision of the Equality Act 2010, Brunel Academies Trust welcomes applications from everyone and operates a recruitment process that is fair and does not discriminate against or disadvantage anyone because of their age, pronouns preference, disability, gender reassignment status, marriage or civil partnership status, pregnancy, paternity or maternity, race or nationality, religion or belief, sex or sexual orientation.
In order for your application to be formally considered, we require a fully completed application form in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education & Safer Recruitment. This must include your education history, qualifications with dates and an unbroken employment history from leaving full time education
Commitment to safeguarding
Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment.
Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance.
Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant):
childcare disqualification
Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS)
medical
online and social media
prohibition from teaching
right to work
satisfactory references
suitability to work with children
You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.
About Exeter House Special School
- School type
- Academy, ages 2 to 19
- School size
- 173 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 2 to 19
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- Exeter House Special School website
School location
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