Occupational Therapist

Brantridge School, Haywards Heath, West Sussex, RH17 6EQ

8 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  As soon as possible

• Closing date

  8 July 2024 at 11:59pm

• Date listed

  20 June 2024

Job details

• Job role:
  • Other support roles
• Visa sponsorship: Skilled Worker visas can be sponsored
• Working pattern: Full time: Full Time - 36 hours per week 39 weeks (part time considered for the right candidate)
• Contract type: Permanent
• Pay scale: Band 5 £26,321.49-£32,041.76 – Band 6 £32,794.38-£39,383.69 ACTUAL per annum Pro Rata
• Additional allowances:

  inclusive of High Cost Area Supplement – Fringe and 40 days annual leave (£28,713-£42,962 FTE ) dependant on experience

What skills and experience we're looking for

You will

• Be able to provide 1:1, paired and group interventions both in and outside of the classroom setting, in order to meet provision outlined on pupil’s Education, Health and Care Plans
• Support the pupils with specific areas of difficulty, and have specific knowledge and experience in developing interventions to target social and psychological needs
• Be confident in implementing strategies to manage pupils’ emotional regulation, to increase engagement in learning and develop pupils’ self-esteem
• Attend multi-displinary meetings and provide training for the Education team, Pupil Support team, Safeguarding team and Therapy team to provide updates on pupil progress, encourage effective sharing of research and knowledge and to develop sound understanding of the needs of the pupils
• Be able to advise parents and carers with the management of students’ emotional regulation and sensory needs at home
• To participate in the assessment process of the school and to contribute appropriute feedback
• Maintain succinct clinical notes, complete relevant assessments highlighting issues of concern to the teams around the pupils and track progress, to ensure pupil data is available to inform future planning.
• Contributing to annual review paperwork

What the school offers its staff

Dedicated and experienced staff work with families to ensure children make real progress at Brantridge School, and parental feedback is overwhelmingly positive on the child-centred approach and flexibility of the staff team. To find out more about us visitwww.brantridgeschool.org

The School is part of Orchard Hill College & Academy Trust and it has established a strong reputation with children, parents and professionals alike in educating and caring for pupils with challenging behaviour and associated learning difficulties. You will join a professional and dedicated educational team.

To find out more about Brantridge School please visitwww.brantridgeschool.org

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.

Applying for the job

If you're interested in teaching or training to teach in England as an international citizen, we can help you understand your next steps.

Apply for the job by following the link below

Skilled Worker visas can be sponsored.

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About Brantridge School

• School type: Academy, ages 6 to 11
• School size: 75 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 6 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report (opens in new tab)
• School website: Brantridge School website (opens in new tab)
• Email address: jobs@orchardhill.ac.uk
• Phone number: 02038977077
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/brantridge-school-haywards-heath (opens in new tab)

Arranging a visit to Brantridge School

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email jobs@orchardhill.ac.uk.

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