Occupational Therapy Assistant

Chiltern Wood School; High Wycombe; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

On-site parking

Competitive pension scheme

CPD opportunities

Job summary

Chiltern Wood School in High Wycombe is seeking an Occupational Therapy Assistant to support pupils aged 4-19 with developmental, physical and sensory needs. You will work alongside licensed Occupational Therapists to deliver targeted interventions and help students access the curriculum.

The role emphasizes teamwork within a multidisciplinary staff, opportunities for professional development, and a commitment to safeguarding, with responsibilities including accurate record keeping and driving

Qualifications

• Experience in health and social care, education or childcare settings.
• Basic understanding of child development.
• Understanding of the OT role with children and young people.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Ability to prioritise workload and work independently.
• Maintaining accurate records.

Responsibilities

• Develop and deliver whole class and small group interventions to develop functional motor skills.
• Support independence skills and regulation to access the curriculum.
• Collaborate with Occupational Therapists and Technicians within a multidisciplinary team.

Skills

Communication skills

Driving licence

Job description

About us:
Chiltern Wood School provides high-quality education for over 240 pupils with ASC, SLD and Profound and Multiple Learning Difficulties (PMLD) and Severe Learning Difficulties (SLD) across three sites. Our dedicated staff team is committed to delivering personalised learning and outstanding care in a nurturing environment.

About the role:
As an Occupational Therapy Assistant, you will focus on supporting children and young people aged 4-19 years, with developmental, physical and sensory needs.

We are looking for an enthusiastic, motivated Occupational Therapy Assistant who would like to develop and extend their skills working with children and young people within a special school setting where integrated therapy is valued. You will work as part of an established and dynamic team of experienced Therapists and Technicians, where you will gain the opportunity to also work as part of a friendly and experienced multidisciplinary team.

You will work alongside school Occupational Therapists to develop and deliver whole class and small group interventions which will comprise of focused therapy to develop functional motor skills, independence skills and support regulation needs for access to the curriculum and wider environment.

About you:

• Experience of working in a health and social care, educational or childcare environment, which brings relevant transferable skills
• Basic understanding of child development
• Understanding of the role of an Occupational Therapist when working with children and young people
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Ability to prioritise workload effectively and work independently
• Ability to maintain accurate record keeping
• Must have a full valid UK Driving Licence and access to a vehicle

What we offer:

• Supportive environment
• Competitive pension scheme
• Continuous professional development opportunities
• On-site parking

Closing date - 12th November
Interview date - 19th November

We do reserve the right to close this advertisement early if we receive a high volume of suitable applications

Chiltern Wood School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of its pupils and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be subject to full vetting checks, including a disclosure of criminal records at an enhanced level, online searches and satisfactory references

For full details please visit www.chilternwood.bucks.sch.uk and see the job description below

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