Occupational Therapist - Term Time - Special Needs Position

The Ifield School, Gravesend

• Ref:KCC886-7039-413S
• Posted:31/05/2023
• Pay:Equal to NHS Agenda for change Band 5/6 dep on exp
• Start Date:September 2023
• App Close Date:10/07/2023 at 09:00
• Interviews:TBC

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Ifield School have an exciting opportunity to appoint a full-time Occupational Therapist to join our friendly and professional Therapy Team from September 2023, working with pupils aged 4-19 who have profound, severe and complex needs. Ifield School is an outstanding school with a commitment to support individuals to develop their sensory and motor skills and also provides ongoing training support for staff. The successful candidate must be registered with the Health and Care Professions Council.

The Therapy Team is an integral part of our school and provides the following services:

• Implementation of Occupational Therapy Provision with pupils from reception year to students at our Sixth Form (based at The LINK Centre within North Kent College, Gravesend Campus).
• Resources to support our pupils’ sensory regulation needs.
• Delivery of therapy groups eg: fun with food, zones of regulation and fine motor skills.
• Training to staff and families.

The succesful candidate will be responsible for such duties as: assessing, diagnosing and supporting pupils, sourcing equipment, liaising with parents/carers and multi disciplinary teams, producing reports/plans and attending meetings.

This post is full time, term time only, and the working hours are Monday to Thursday 8.30am to 4.30pm and Friday 8.30am to 4.00pm. Salary is equivalent to NHS Agenda for change Band 5/6 (pro rata), depending on experience.

What we can offer the candidate:

• The opportunity to work in various environments, not just the classroom. We have several learning spaces including the Rainbow room, Sensory circuit and Swing room, Hydro pool, & Ifield’s Woodland. 
• Joining our experienced and outstanding Therapy Team who will share their expertise, support and knowledge.
• Supported by a consistently high-quality leadership team.
• Entitlement to Kent Rewards and KCC employee benefit scheme.
• Enrolment in local government Pension Scheme.
• Focus on Mental Health & Wellbeing with access to key services including a free counselling support line.
• Comprehensive CPD programme

Shortlisted candidates will be required to complete a Self Disclosure Form and in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education 2022, will also be subject to an online search. Ifield School and all its personnel are fully committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of the children and young people. This post is subject to an Enhanced Disclosure Application to the Disclosure and Barring Service and against the ISA Barred List for Children including overseas criminal background checks where applicable. Appointments will be subject to satisfactory recruitment and vetting checks, including two references, one of which must be your current or most recent employer.

If you would like an informal conversation prior to applying for this role, please callLeigh on 01474 365485. Use the apply button below to FULLY complete your application form.

Information about the school

Ifield School is a Foundation co-educational school for pupils aged 4 to 19 years of age with Profound, Severe and Complex learning needs, including Communication and Interaction difficulties. The majority of pupils have learning difficulties associated with Autism, Speech, Language and Communication and, in addition, some pupils have complex medical conditions.

Ifield School is federated with King’s Farm Primary School.

Ifield Nursery was established in 2007 and is based at King’s Farm Primary School. It is a joint Early Years provision for pupils aged from 2 to 5 years old. This setting enables the pupils to learn and play alongside their mainstream peers whilst formal assessments are completed and all pupils at the nursery benefit from the resources and facilities that Ifield School offers.

Ifield School has a strong collaboration with North Kent College located 1.9 miles from the school site. 16 – 19 year old students attend Ifield Sixth Form based at North Kent College. LINK stands for “Learning With Ifield and North Kent” and reflects the close working partnership that exists between Ifield School and North Kent College. Students who attend The LINK Centre have a building and resources that have been specifically tailored to support their learning and medical needs. The students follow a highly personalised curriculum within a safe and secure environment and are also able to enjoy the benefits of the college’s restaurant and library facilities. Sixth Form students focus on preparing for adulthood and securing the outcomes identified on their Education, Health and Care Plans. Many of the students leave Ifield’s Sixth Form to attend courses at other colleges of further education or to move into employment.

Ifield School initiated a Post 19 provision in September 2014 as a pilot to focus on learners working towards independence and employability, while strengthening mathematics and English skills. LINK19 College Ltd was formed in January 2018 for 19-25 year olds. LINK19 College is a separate provision to Ifield School, but cohabits the same building as Ifield’s Sixth Form.

Job Contact Information

• Name:Gemma Waghorn
• Address:Cedar Avenue, Gravesend , Kent, DA12 5JT
• Telephone: 01474 365485
• Email: gwaghorn@ifield.kent.sch.uk