Aspiring Occupational Therapist
This role is ideal if you have career aspirations in becoming an Occupational Therapist, specifically in areas such as pediatric and mental health.
Would you like to make a difference in children's quality of life? Are you keen to gain experience with children who have Special Educational Needs (SEN), particularly those with mental health issues?
We are looking for a dedicated Aspiring Occupational Therapist to support children with moderate learning difficulties and additional mental health needs. This school is based in Eastbourne for children aged 8-16 and specializes in Social, Emotional, and Mental Health (SEMH) to provide exceptional education and extra help for traumatized children and young people.
You will be helping children who have come from trauma/neglected backgrounds, challenging behavior, ADHD, or Autism, and who have developed mental health issues due to their needs, requiring additional support to improve their social, emotional, and mental well-being.
Benefits of an Aspiring Occupational Therapist:
1. Comprehensive Training and Development.
2. Generous Holiday Allowance, working in term time only.
3. Career Progression in your dream job role.
4. You will make a real difference to the lives of the children.
Responsibilities of an Aspiring Occupational Therapist:
1. Assist the class teacher in providing the learning experience for students.
2. Ability to perform conflict resolution and de-escalation.
3. Provide behavior and pastoral support.
4. Take an active role in forward planning with therapists.
5. Adopt a practical approach to meet the individual needs of students.
6. Willingness to work 1:1 and in small groups with students.
7. Ensure the safeguarding of students in line with procedures.
8. Attend staff meetings and complete appropriate Continuous Professional Development (CPD).
Requirements of an Aspiring Occupational Therapist:
1. Demonstrate patience and understanding.
2. Have an understanding of challenging behavior.
3. Be adaptable in any given situation.
4. Ability to develop trusting and positive relationships with students.
Interviews are commencing immediately, apply today to ensure you do NOT miss out!
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