Aspiring Occupational Therapist

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

Job summary

Aspiring Occupational Therapist role at a specialist SEN school in Worthing. You will gain practical experience by supporting therapists, learning to deliver blended therapeutic interventions across the curriculum, and liaising with staff and parents.

Role includes 08:30–15:30, Monday to Friday, term time only, paid PAYE, with a September start. You must have the right to work in the UK; enhanced DBS (or overseas check) may be required.

Qualifications

• DBS and/or overseas police check where appropriate.
• Start date September; trial days to ensure fit.
• Fantastic on-site training, support and CPD provided for safeguarding.

Responsibilities

• Assist the class teacher with learning experiences.
• Provide 1:1 and small group support.
• Develop knowledge to deliver appropriate support.
• Encourage social skills and address individual needs.

Skills

Learning support

1:1 support

Small group support

Interpersonal skills

Pastoral support

Safeguarding

CPD attendance

Education

DBS clearance

Job description

Aspiring Occupational Therapist

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

A specialist built school based in Worthing 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 Worthing 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 Worthing, 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 Worthing

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

Candidates registering with Academics Ltd will need to have or apply for an Enhanced DBS and/or overseas police check where appropriate.

• 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

Salary will be determined by the successful candidate's qualifications and relevant experience, and will be in accordance with the client's pay policy