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Occupational Therapist SEN School Permanent Sutton
Role: Occupational Therapist/Specialist Occupational Therapist
Salary: Band 6 7 FTE £39,181 - £53,419
Contract: Part Time, Permanent
Hours: 4 days per week
Location: Sutton
Occupational Therapist - Job Overview:
Our Outstanding Specialist College (Ofsted, November 2019) offers transformative learning opportunities for young people and adults with a range of special education needs and/or disabilities.
Our students have a range of diverse needs including profound learning disabilities, communication and behavioural difficulties, and specific medical needs. We aim to empower students to achieve their aspirations and independence.
As an Occupational Therapist, you will be part of our highly valued Integrated Services Team, working in collaboration with lecturers, support staff, parents, carers, and external professionals to support our learners in all aspects of the curriculum.
Occupational Therapist - Role:
- Collaborating with curriculum staff, parents, and carers
- Promoting student independence and access to life
- Creating capable environments within a Positive Behaviour Support framework
- Supporting self-regulation and independence through exploring feelings and triggers
- Recommending affordable, evidence-based assistive devices and technology
- Promoting health and wellbeing through appropriate seating and community engagement
- Championing creative projects to enhance curriculum engagement
- Supporting each other in professional development
Occupational Therapist - Person Specification:
- Degree or Graduate Diploma in Occupational Therapy
- UK HPC Registration
- Experience with individuals over 16 with severe/profound learning disabilities and/or Autism
- Strong collaborative skills and ability to work independently
- Experience with SEND reforms and EHCPs
- Effective communication skills and ability to manage clinical caseloads
- Commitment to CPD and promoting equality and diversity policies
Occupational Therapist - Additional Requirements:
- Ability to respond to challenging behaviour and carry out physical interventions
- Basic manual handling training
- Preparedness for exposure to bodily fluids
- Willingness to work across various college centres and community spaces
- Potential weekend work for residential trips and open days
If you are an Occupational Therapist currently seeking a new and exciting challenge close to Sutton, London simply apply for this Occupational Therapist role TODAY!
Apply for this Occupational Therapist role by sending your CV to Krystina at Clarus Education. You will be contacted by your personal consultant (if shortlisted)!
We are dedicated to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expect all staff to share this commitment. You will have a safeguarding responsibility if appointed.
The successful candidate will be subject to enhanced clearance through the Disclosure and Barring Service and employment will be subject to references.
This post is not exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974.
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Occupational Therapist SEN School Permanent Sutton
