Ifield School are looking to appoint an Occupational Therapy Assistant. The successful candidate will be responsible for working alongside our friendly and professional Therapy Team, with the main duties of assisting our Occupational Therapist in planning and delivering tailored therapy sessions to pupils aged 4-19 who have speech, language and communication difficulties associated with profound, severe and complex needs, including ASD.
The successful candidate will also be expected to provide direct 1:1 support to pupils and during group sessions using therapeutic techniques to assist with sensory regulation, motor skills development and independence.
Previous experience of working within this role or knowledge of the role of Occupational Therapy within schools would be desired.
Shortlisted candidates will be required to complete a Self-Disclosure Form and in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education 2024, will also be subject to an online search.
Ifield School and all its personnel are fully committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of the children and young people. This post is subject to an Enhanced Disclosure Application to the Disclosure and Barring Service and against the ISA Barred List for Children including overseas criminal background checks where applicable. Appointments will be subject to satisfactory recruitment and vetting checks, including two references, one of which must be your current or most recent employer. What we can offer the candidate: Working within a fulfilling, rewarding and caring environment supported by a consistently high quality leadership team Entitlement to Kent Rewards and KCC Employee Benefit Scheme Enrolment in Local Government Pension Scheme Focus on Mental Health and Wellbeing with access to key services including a free counselling support line Comprehensive CPD Programme For further information about us, please visit the school website
https://www.ifieldschool.com . If you would like to speak to our Director of Therapies, Kirsty Jewell, for an informal conversation about the role and the context of the school prior to applying, please call the main school number on 01474 365485.
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Ifield School and all its personnel are fully committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of the children and young people. This post is subject to an Enhanced Disclosure Application to the Disclosure and Barring Service and against the ISA Barred List for Children including overseas criminal background checks where applicable. Appointments will be subject to satisfactory recruitment and vetting checks, including two references, one of which must be your current or most recent employer. What we can offer the candidate: Working within a fulfilling, rewarding and caring environment supported by a consistently high quality leadership team Entitlement to Kent Rewards and KCC Employee Benefit Scheme Enrolment in Local Government Pension Scheme Focus on Mental Health and Wellbeing with access to key services including a free counselling support line Comprehensive CPD Programme For further information about us, please visit the school website
https://www.ifieldschool.com . If you would like to speak to our Director of Therapies, Kirsty Jewell, for an informal conversation about the role and the context of the school prior to applying, please call the main school number on 01474 365485.
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