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Occupational Therapist - Full-time

Shenstone School, Crayford

  • Ref:KCC303-7001-88S
  • Posted:09/06/2023
  • Pay:Bexley 15 (equivalent to NHS Band 7)
  • Start Date:September 2023
  • App Close Date:13/06/2023 at 13:00
  • Interviews:TBC

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An exciting opportunity has arisen for an inspirational and passionate Occupational Therapist to join the staff team at Shenstone School.  We are looking for someone who is able to help, support and bring out the best in our pupils who have severe, profound and/or complex needs.

 

The successful candidate will be a qualified and experienced Occupational Therapist who is confident, enthusiastic and motivated.  This is a pro-active role, working with the pupils within the classroom setting.  You will be providing personalised, innovative and new ideas in order to obtain the best individual outcomes for our fantastic pupils. 

 

They will be responsible for such duties as: assessing, diagnosing, treating and managing pupils needs, sourcing equipment, liaising with parents/carers and multidisciplinary teams regarding their implementation, producing reports/plans, supporting in meetings etc.

 

The post holder will ideally work 36 hours per week over 40 weeks per year (term-time + 2 training/administration weeks).  However, for the right candidate there could be some flexibility in hours or the possibility of some hybrid working.  Should this be something of interest, this will be discussed at interview.  However, as this is a pupil focused position, the successful candidate will be required to be on the premises working during pupil core hours which are 9:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.

 

Staff at Shenstone School can access the following benefits: Excellent Induction and probation process, Comprehensive In-house training (Manual handling, Team-Teach and much more), competitive pension scheme, Employees counselling services, vaccination programmes, on-site mental first aid team and various other wellbeing and social activities.

Information about the school

Shenstone is an all-through school for children and young people with Severe Learning Difficulties (SLD). We work across three sites within Bexley. Two sites are primary (Sidcup and Crayford), and the third site is our growing secondary provision (located in Thamesmead for 2024/25 before moving to a purpose-built new site in Belvedere in September 2025). Exciting times are ahead for everyone at Shenstone School.

Our staff are passionate about providing our students with the best learning opportunities. Working in partnership with parents and carers, we successfully foster and develop a positive attitude in our young people and support them to have opportunities that will allow them to achieve beyond their expectations. The support and guidance students receive from staff give them the confidence to learn independently and strive to achieve their most aspirational outcomes. The school positions itself as a centre of excellence for its students, parents/carers, staff, local authorities and the wider community.

We aim to ensure that all students have the maximum opportunity to participate fully in society to enhance their life chances. We pride ourselves on ensuring that learning remains purposeful but is equally fun. We are committed to supporting the emotional health and well-being of all our students, staff and parents/carers, and we stand by our motto of “Together we engage, thrive and achieve”.

We are very proud of Shenstone School and our achievements, which include autism accreditation through the National Autistic Society, The Wellbeing Award for Schools, Outstandingly Happy School status, Move Centre of Excellence Award, National Online Safety Certified School status, and we are also an accredited Arts Award Centre. We continue to expand with new ideas and initiatives to maintain and improve services for students and staff.

Staff at Shenstone School can access the following benefits: excellent induction and probation processes, comprehensive in-house training, competitive pension scheme, employee counselling services, vaccination programmes, on-site mental health first aid team and various other well-being and social activities.

Job Contact Information

  • Name:Georgia Bissett
  • Address:94 Old Road, Crayford, Kent, DA1 4DZ
  • Telephone: 01322 524145
  • Email: hr@shenstone-tkat.org
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.