Aspiring Occupational Therapist

Academics; Haywards Heath; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 19,000; Full time

Job summary

Academics in Haywards Heath are seeking a dedicated graduate to join as an Aspiring Occupational Therapist/SEN Learning Support Assistant (SEN LSA). The role offers hands-on experience within a school Therapy Department, with collaboration alongside qualified therapists and support staff.

The position is Monday to Friday, 08:30–15:30, term-time only, offering a daily rate of £93–£105. You will gain practical experience, develop therapeutic skills, and support students with social and learning

Qualifications

• Aspiring occupational therapist/SEN LSA; graduate seeking experience.
• Role involves working with therapists and school staff.
• Must have right to work in the UK; Enhanced DBS may be required.

Responsibilities

• Help the class teacher with the learning experience.
• Work 1:1 and in small groups with students.
• Develop knowledge to deliver appropriate support.
• Encourage social skills and support individual needs.
• Maintain excellent interpersonal and communication with students.
• Provide behaviour and pastoral support; attend staff meetings; complete CPD.
• Ensure safeguarding of students; commute to Haywards Heath.

Skills

1:1 support

Group work

Interpersonal skills

Communication

Safeguarding

CPD attendance

Behaviour support

Ability to commute

Job description

Aspiring Occupational Therapist

Haywards Heath - Aspiring Occupational Therapist - Learning Support Assistant - SEN - SEMH - £93-105 per day - West Sussex

A specialist built school based in Haywards Heath is looking for a dedicated graduate wanting to gain experience as an Aspiring Occupational Therapist/SEN Learning Support Assistant (SEN LSA).

This SEN School in Haywards Heath has a Therapy Department which is staffed by qualified therapists and therapy assistants and they are based around the school and have a clinic room for individual work. Much therapy follows a 'blended' model of therapeutic intervention which is delivered across the curriculum, and there is close liaison with teaching staff and parents.

With this Aspiring Occupational Therapist/SEN LSA role in Haywards Heath, you will have the opportunity to 'get your foot in the door' and work closely with the therapists, enabling you to expand your knowledge, skillset, and gain relevant practical experience, which is invaluable for you, as an Aspiring Occupational Therapist.

Professional Skills & Requirements:

• Ability to help the class teacher with the learning experience
• Willing to work 1:1 and in small groups with students
• Able to develop knowledge and experience to deliver appropriate support
• Able to encourage the development of social skills and support students' individual needs
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Able to provide behaviour and pastoral support
• Attend staff meetings and complete appropriate CPD
• Ensure safeguarding of students
• Able to commute to Haywards Heath

Personal Qualities:

• Passionate about helping children to achieve their full potential
• Able to build confidence and motivation
• Ability to build robust and effective relationships with students
• Ability to remain calm and resilient when placed in situations of stress or conflict
• Caring, compassionate, and a good listener

Additional Information:

• Start date September, trial days taking place to ensure the role and school is right for you
• Fantastic on-site training, support and CPD is provided to ensure safeguarding of all pupils
• Monday to Friday, 08:30 to 15:30, PAYE, term time only
• £93-£105 per day
• You MUST have right to work in the UK in order to apply - no Visa sponsorship
• Candidates registering with Academics Ltd will need to have or apply for an Enhanced DBS and/or overseas police check where appropriate.
• Salary will be determined by the successful candidate's qualifications and relevant experience, and will be in accordance with the client's pay policy