Senior Occupational Therapist
Salary information: POB, Scale 34 - 38, £8,054 - £8,780 per annum + £260 Special Schools Allowance
Location: Alexandra School, Alexandra Avenue, Harrow HA2 9DX
Work pattern: 7.2 hours per week, 1 day per week, (39 weeks)
Start date: September 2024 - Date TBC
Alexandra is a primary school for pupils with Moderate Learning Difficulties. The successful candidate will be responsible for delivering Social and Emotional EHCP outcomes for individual pupils. You will work at Alexandra for 1 day per week or 3 days per month, but on the 4th week you will be expected to support our other schools in Hillingdon with OT provision as directed by Clinical Leads.
The role has provision to move around to the other schools in the southern hub if needed, please see link for further information Our Schools -
The Eden Academy Trust.
Eden Academy TrustAt the
Eden Academy Trust we specialise in meeting the educational needs of children and young adults with a range of learning disabilities including those who are autistic and those who have physical or sensory needs.
Occupational TherapyWe passionately believe that therapies, including occupational therapy, are a vital part of school life and help our pupils access their education. Our amazing team of occupational therapists help each pupil achieve as much independence as possible within their activities of daily living.
The RoleTo support our recent growth, we are looking for therapists to join us. The team has a high level of experience and is eager to support new graduates, new therapists with different levels of experience and welcome more senior therapists with experience. You will join a friendly and supportive team of professionals. Your caseload will be varied with pupils between 4 to 19 years old and you will have the opportunity to work with a wide spectrum of disabilities covering all aspects of occupational therapy.
The team works hand in hand with other therapists, and the school teaching staff, to deliver therapy in our SEN special schools. This will involve: assessment, advice, delivery of treatment sessions and service development. You may also contribute to therapy outreach services for schools outside the Eden Academy Trust.
Regular supervision and opportunities for career development are embedded standards in our team. We also ensure that all therapists have a varied caseload to support their professional and career development.
Applicants should be:
- Qualified and HPCP registered occupational therapists.
- Comfortable to work with children and young people with learning disabilities.
- Passionate about delivering a high standard of care.
- Creative and flexible in their approach.
Applicants for the specialist and senior positions are expected to have experience in paediatric occupational therapy and have transferrable skills applicable to the position they apply for.
Closing date: Wednesday 21st August 2024 at Noon
Interviews: W/C Monday 9th September 2024
