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Highly Specialist Paediatric Occupational Therapist - Full-time

Broomhill Bank School (Tunbridge Wells), Royal Tunbridge Wells

  • Ref:KCC886-7002-372S
  • Posted:18/01/2019
  • Pay:Kent Range 11
  • Start Date:Apr 2019
  • App Close Date:25/02/2019 at 09:00
  • Interviews:7 March 2019

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HIGHLY SPECIALIST PAEDIATRIC OCCUPATIONAL THERAPIST WITH SENSORY INTEGRATION TRAINING REQUIRED - 37 hours per week, Term Time only based working across both sites.

We are looking for someone who can take responsibility for jointly contributing to the development of a specialised, fully-integrated Therapy Department at Broomhill Bank School.  

You will also be responsible for providing Highly Specialist Occupational Therapy intervention to students at Broomhill Bank School working across our two sites, North (Hextable) and West (Tunbridge Wells). Our students can present a wide range of complex developmental needs relating to a diagnosis of ASD or severe specific language impairment.  

You will be part of the Occupational Therapy team working alongside our Occupational Therapist and our Occupational Therapist Assistant who are based at our West site in Tunbridge Wells.

In addition, you will provide highly specialised clinical expertise, advice and training in paediatric occupational therapy support and sensory integration therapy, to other practitioners within the school and to parents. This might also include some support for the wider schools community, at the discretion of the Headteacher.

Closing date for applications is Monday 25 February 2019 at 9am and interviews to take place on Thursday 7 March 2019. 

Information about the school

Broomhill Bank is a co-educational Foundation Special School for students with Communication and Interaction needs who all have Education, Health and Care Plans (EHCPs).

Our education provision is rated ‘Good’ by Ofsted and our residential provision is rated ‘Outstanding’. We work to prepare our students for life, through academic achievement, therapeutic provision to ensure their wellbeing and by being part of the wider community.

There are two sites. Broomhill Bank West is in Rusthall near Tunbridge Wells. Broomhill Bank North is in Hextable near Swanley. Our North site has bespoke residential provision and semi-independent living accommodation.

Students are taught in small classes of 8-10 according to level of need, with lessons led by subject specialist teachers. We facilitate students to learn as independently as possible. Across Key Stage 4 and 5 students can undertake a variety of accredited qualifications including GCSE, Entry Level and Functional Skills. Our Sixth Form focuses students on preparation for life so that alongside academic achievement they can develop the life and work-related skills which will be vital to their future independence and self-sufficiency.

We are looking for applicants who share in our philosophy of lifelong learning and developing the potential of each individual.

Our Values and Ethos • We believe learning to lie at the heart of all we do with our students and staff • We believe our students and staff should be the best in all they do • We believe in, and respect the uniqueness of each member of our school community • We believe we have responsibilities to others outside Broomhill Bank

This is an exciting time to join our school as we continue to grow and develop. A refurbishment programme is improving and adding to existing facilities.

Broomhill Bank School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. Posts are subject to Enhanced Disclosure applications to the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS), verification of candidates’ right to work in the UK and other pre-employment checks as outlined in Keeping Children Safe in Education (2023). Shortlisted candidates will be subject to online searches as part of our recruitment process. We value diversity and promote equality for all.

We reserve the right to close vacancies early so please apply as soon as possible.

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We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all our students. You are advised that this post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and therefore this post is subject to an Enhanced Disclosure Application to the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS). Please be aware that schools are also required to undertake online recruitment checks on shortlisted candidates under changes to Keeping Children Safe in Education.