Occupational Therapist - Term Time - Special Needs Position

Ripplevale Upper School, Deal

Ref:KCC886-6047-216S
Posted:04/12/2022
Pay:NHS Band 6 equivalent (Pro Rata)
Start Date:February 2023
App Close Date:03/01/2023 at 23:00
Interviews:TBC

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Due to expansion in our provision, we are looking for a Band 6 Occupational Therapist to join our team, working term time plus 70 Inset hours, which are currently held on a Tuesday after school 15.45-17.45. This would be between the hours of Monday to Friday 8:45 am – 3.45 pm (Negotiable on interview). You will be supporting pupils with autism in all areas of the curriculum under the guidance of the Lead Occupational Therapist.

The successful candidate will need to have had some experience working as a Paediatric Occupational Therapist with children and young people who have ASD, DCD and ADHD. As an Occupational Therapist you will be using standardised assessments, clinical observations with a focus on school occupational performance and enabling independence including treatment of children and young people for sensory and motor differences. All pupils have an Education and Health Care Plan (EHCP), which the Occupational Therapy assessments contributes to.

Applicants should have been working at a Band 5 or 6 Paediatric Occupational therapist and have some experience with Sensory-motor approaches such as Sensory Circuits use of Sensory Diets. We are looking for a committed, enthusiastic, self-motivated, and resilient person who enjoys working with young people within a school setting.

Application pack (covering letter & information for applicants, job description, person specification and application form) is available to download from this site. Please note; APPLICATIONS ARE ONLY ACCEPTED ON RIPPLEVALE SCHOOL APPLICATION FORM PLEASE. CVs on their own will be rejected. You can also email: hr@ripplevaleschool.co.uk or telephone 01304 373866 to request an application pack.

Child Protection & Safeguarding

Ripplevale School is committed to safeguarding and protecting the welfare of children and the successful candidate will be required to;

Have an Enhanced DBS Disclosure and and the successful candidate as per KCSIE will also subject to have an online search undertaken, this is also considered for all shortlisted candidates.

Ensure you are aware of all Ripplevale School’s Child Protection & Safeguarding Policies.

Ensure you abide by those policies (names and points of contact for all relevant agencies can be found in the policies

Participate in all Child Protection & Safeguarding training as required by the school.

Immediately report any incidents of a child protection/safeguarding nature.

Be aware that failure by a member of staff to report actual or suspected physical, sexual or emotional abuse or neglect of a pupil is a disciplinary offence

Please note: This post is not exempt from the rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974

Information about the school

Ripplevale School is an independent day special school for pupils aged from 6 to 18 years old who have an EHCP (Education Health Care Plan) with a diagnosis of ASD, often with associated conditions.

Ripplevale School is situated over two sites. Ripplevale Lower School is situated in Broadstairs, teaching a Primary provision and Ripplevale Upper School is based in the village of Ripple near Deal, for our Secondary and Post 16 provision.

We have a committed and dedicated team which includes teachers, teaching assistants, higher level teaching assistants, a range of therapists, administrative staff and support staff. All play a significant role in the education and development of each pupil and work to create a warm, informal, friendly atmosphere in which the pupils feel secure, safe and confident.

Job Contact Information

Name:Jane Norris
Address:Chapel Lane, Ripple, Deal, Kent, CT14 8JG
Telephone: 01304 373866
Email: hr@ripplevaleschool.co.uk

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