Occupational Therapy Assistant

The Grove; Greater London; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

The Grove in Greater London is seeking a capable postholder to support the occupational therapist, carry out observations of children, and help plan and implement therapy.

You will work closely with the therapy team, model sessions to staff, assist with assessment, keep accurate notes, and manage resources while remaining flexible and motivated to deepen your knowledge of theory and practice.

Qualifications

• Some previous knowledge about theory and programmes used to support learners with autism.
• Willingness to work closely with the therapy team.
• Ability to maintain accurate notes and support administrative tasks.

Responsibilities

• Carry out observations of children.
• Assist the occupational therapist in planning and implementing therapy.
• Assist with assessment and carry out therapy programmes in group or 1:1 settings.
• Model sessions to staff and assist with training.
• Keep accurate notes and carry out administrative tasks such as preparing resources, printing, filing and resource auditing.

Job description

The postholder will support and complement the work of the occupational therapist. Duties will include carrying out observations of children, assisting the therapist in planning and implementing therapy, assisting the therapist with assessment, carrying out therapy programmes in groups or on 1:1 basis, modelling sessions to staff, training or assist with training, keeping accurate notes and carrying out administrative tasks such as preparing and making resources, printing, filing and resource auditing.

This post will require you to have some previous knowledge about theory and programmes that are typically used to support learners with autism.

You will be expected to work closely with the therapy team and be the central point of reference during the absence of the occupational therapist supporting all staff in their daily practice.

You will need to be a flexible worker and be able to work alongside people to support and develop their knowledge and skills. There is an expectation that you will be self motivated to deepen your knowledge on theory and practice so that you are able to carry out the duties successfully as described in the job description.

Please see attachments for more information. Closing date Wednesday 16th September at 9am.