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Occupational Therapist

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

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• Start date details

  to be confirmed

• Closing date

  30 August 2024 at 11:59pm

• Date listed

  29 July 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, Term Time Only (part time considered for the right candidate)
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full-time equivalent salary: Band 5 - Band 6 £26,321.49-£39,383.69 ACTUAL per annum Pro Rata 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

We are looking for an enthusiastic and resilient Occupational Therapist interested in a career in paediatric Mental Health to join our school to provide intensive specialist support for pupils. We seek a therapist who wants to develop their skills and knowledge in a specialist educational setting from Key Stage 1 and 2. Confidence and experience of working with children with complex Social, Emotional and Mental Health needs is essential.

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

This is a unique opportunity to develop specialist clinical skills within an educational environment, offering the chance to work collaboratively with a range of professionals and to use therapeutic skills creatively to meet the needs of pupils and students. In return we offer excellent support from colleagues and staff, commitment to CPD, access to internal and external training.

If you believe you can help our pupils to fulfil their potential at school, at home and in their communities and are looking for a fresh challenge, then this role may be just what you are looking for.

What the school offers its staff

Please see the attached job description and person specification for full details on the role and the skills, experience and knowledge we are looking for.

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.

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Additional documents

If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.

Information-about-our-Organisation---INCLUDE-OHCAT-Magazine (38).pdf - 4.26 MB (opens in new tab)

Occupational Therapist -JD PS - Jan 2022.pdf - 228 KB (opens in new tab)

About Brantridge School

• School type: Academy, ages 6 to 11
• School size: 69 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 6 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Brantridge School website
• Email address: jobs@orchardhill.ac.uk
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/brantridge-school-haywards-heath

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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