Location: The Tower School - Essex
Contract: Permanent, Term Time only.
We are seeking a dedicated Occupational Therapist to join our team at The Tower School in Essex. This is a 5 hours per week, Monday to Friday contract with the possibility of increasing to a full-time role (52 weeks) if desired.
To be successful in this position, you will need to have a Full UK Driving Licence and access to your own vehicle.
The ideal candidate will have a BSc (Hons) in Occupational Therapy and experience working with adults and/or children who have an intellectual disability and/or autism with additional needs.
You should also have evidence of continuing professional development relevant to the setting and substantial post-qualification experience working with children and young people.
A background in lecturing/teaching/training would be advantageous, as well as skills in managing data and supervising staff.
This role offers a competitive salary and a range of benefits including life assurance, a pension scheme, and access to a flexible benefits platform offering health, wellbeing, and insurance benefits.
About the Role
In this role, you will be expected to implement a holistic, therapeutic approach to supporting pupils in their daily lives, ensuring their occupational and sensory needs are met.
You will carry out standardised and non-standardised assessments, develop bespoke interventions, and prepare relevant documentation.
You will work collaboratively with our multi-disciplinary therapy team, providing information and training to staff, commissioners, and other agencies as needed.
About Us
The Tower School is part of Outcomes First Group, the largest independent provider of special needs education and care in the UK.
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our pupils and young people, and all successful applicants will be subject to social media checks and a fully enhanced DBS check.
What We Offer
We offer a competitive salary and a range of benefits, including:
* Life Assurance
* Pension Scheme
* Flexible Benefits Platform offering health, wellbeing, and insurance benefits
We value our employees' health and wellbeing, and offer genuine opportunities for career development and progression.