Occupational Therapy Assistant

The Cambian Group

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Job summary

Occupational Therapy Assistant Bletchley Park School 40 hours a week, Term time only £21,568 per annum Cambian Bletchley Park School is an independent specialist school, offering 38-week day placements for students aged 7-19 years with Autism Spectrum Disorder, communication difficulties, challenging behaviour and related conditions or diagnoses. The School consists of small class groups, creating a supportive and relaxing environment where students can learn and achieve their personal best.

Main duties of the job

We are looking for an enthusiastic and interested individual to work as part of the Occupational Therapy (OT) team at the school. This post will combine clinical and administrative support roles: you will work directly with individual students or groups to deliver therapy programmes, under the direction of the senior OT, in classroom and residential settings, support the OT in assessment of students functional skills, report on student progress, provide support with resources for individuals and contribute to the development of the Sensory Environment. You will receive regular supervision and, as part of the Cambian OT service, be eligible for training.

About us

Cambian is one of the largest providers of specialist education and behavioural health services for children in the UK. Our services have a specific focus on individuals who present with high severity needs. We provide a broad range of specialist services across England. These services include specialist education schools and colleges for both day and residential learners, residential care homes and a therapeutic fostering service. Our specialist education schools and colleges support children and young people with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), Asperger Syndrome (AS), moderate to severe learning disabilities, associated challenging behaviours and complex needs. Our specialist residential care homes support children with social, emotional and mental health needs (SEMH) and associated complex needs. We provide care, therapy and education for a discrete cohort of needs within these homes; this includes provisions for children who have experienced complex trauma (neglect and abuse), those who have been sexually exploited, and those with a learning disability. These homes are all supported by specialists schools to support their individual educational needs. We also run a therapeutic fostering service through which we are able to support children with a variety of complex needs within a family environment

Date posted

01 August 2023

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£21,568 to £21,568 a year

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

VPDB54BFE5

Job locations

Cambian Bletchley Park School

Whaddon Way

Bletchley

Milton Keynes

MK3 7EB


Job description

Job responsibilities

Occupational Therapy Assistant Bletchley Park School

40 hours a week, Term time only

£21,568 per annum

Cambian Bletchley Park School is an independent specialist school, offering 38-week day placements for students aged 7-19 years with Autism Spectrum Disorder, communication difficulties, challenging behaviour and related conditions or diagnoses.

The School consists of small class groups, creating a supportive and relaxing environment where students can learn and achieve their personal best.

Students have access to Cambian's diverse, multi-disciplinary clinical team. Having such a range of support available, delivered by experienced practitioners is a great benefit in supporting our individuals to remove barriers and to reach their full potential.

The Cambian Group, the UKs largest provider of specialist services in education, mental health rehabilitation and learning disabilities, is looking for a dedicated, caring individuals to join the company as Occupational Therapy Assistants.

Job Role

We are looking for an enthusiastic and interested individual to work as part of the Occupational Therapy (OT) team at the school. This post will combine clinical and administrative support roles: you will work directly with individual students or groups to deliver therapy programmes, under the direction of the senior OT, in classroom and residential settings, support the OT in assessment of students functional skills, report on student progress, provide support with resources for individuals and contribute to the development of the Sensory Environment. You will receive regular supervision and, as part of the Cambian OT service, be eligible for training.

Candidate Profile

It is essential that the successful candidate has an interest in developing students functional skills, and meeting sensory needs and have worked with children previously, preferably with children with special needs. Basic IT skills and the ability to work flexibly and collaboratively as part of a busy team are essential for all aspects of this post.

A successful candidate will have to meet the person specification in order to be offered this post. Experience working with ASD/Experience in a school. Cambian is committed to Safeguarding and protecting the young people and service users within our care. All candidates will be subject to an enhanced DBS check and reference checks. Cambian is an equal opportunities employer.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Occupational Therapy Assistant Bletchley Park School

40 hours a week, Term time only

£21,568 per annum

Cambian Bletchley Park School is an independent specialist school, offering 38-week day placements for students aged 7-19 years with Autism Spectrum Disorder, communication difficulties, challenging behaviour and related conditions or diagnoses.

The School consists of small class groups, creating a supportive and relaxing environment where students can learn and achieve their personal best.

Students have access to Cambian's diverse, multi-disciplinary clinical team. Having such a range of support available, delivered by experienced practitioners is a great benefit in supporting our individuals to remove barriers and to reach their full potential.

The Cambian Group, the UKs largest provider of specialist services in education, mental health rehabilitation and learning disabilities, is looking for a dedicated, caring individuals to join the company as Occupational Therapy Assistants.

Job Role

We are looking for an enthusiastic and interested individual to work as part of the Occupational Therapy (OT) team at the school. This post will combine clinical and administrative support roles: you will work directly with individual students or groups to deliver therapy programmes, under the direction of the senior OT, in classroom and residential settings, support the OT in assessment of students functional skills, report on student progress, provide support with resources for individuals and contribute to the development of the Sensory Environment. You will receive regular supervision and, as part of the Cambian OT service, be eligible for training.

Candidate Profile

It is essential that the successful candidate has an interest in developing students functional skills, and meeting sensory needs and have worked with children previously, preferably with children with special needs. Basic IT skills and the ability to work flexibly and collaboratively as part of a busy team are essential for all aspects of this post.

A successful candidate will have to meet the person specification in order to be offered this post. Experience working with ASD/Experience in a school. Cambian is committed to Safeguarding and protecting the young people and service users within our care. All candidates will be subject to an enhanced DBS check and reference checks. Cambian is an equal opportunities employer.

Person Specification

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Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Additional information

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details

Employer name

The Cambian Group

Address

Cambian Bletchley Park School

Whaddon Way

Bletchley

Milton Keynes

MK3 7EB


Employer's website

https://www.cambiangroup.com/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

The Cambian Group

Address

Cambian Bletchley Park School

Whaddon Way

Bletchley

Milton Keynes

MK3 7EB


Employer's website

https://www.cambiangroup.com/ (Opens in a new tab)

For questions about the job, contact:

Recruiter

Sandra Knowles

VPDB54BFE5.1286@vacancyposter.com

03332220710

Date posted

01 August 2023

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£21,568 to £21,568 a year

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

VPDB54BFE5

Job locations

Cambian Bletchley Park School

Whaddon Way

Bletchley

Milton Keynes

MK3 7EB


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