Occupational Therapy Assistant

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

Job summary

Chiltern Wood School is seeking an Occupational Therapy Assistant to support children aged 4-19 with developmental, physical and sensory needs in a special school setting. You will work with experienced Therapists and Technicians to deliver focused therapy for motor skills, independence and self-regulation to enable curriculum access.

Join a multidisciplinary team in a nurturing environment with opportunities to develop skills within integrated therapy across three sites and dedicated staff

Qualifications

• Experience of working in a health and social care, educational or childcare environment
• Basic understanding of child development
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Ability to prioritise workload effectively and work independently
• Must have a full valid UK Driving Licence and access to a vehicle

Responsibilities

• Support children and young people aged 4-19 with developmental, physical and sensory needs
• Work with School Occupational Therapists to deliver whole class and small group interventions
• Develop functional motor and independence skills and support regulation for curriculum access

Skills

Child development

Record keeping

Communication skills

Independent working

Driving licence

Job description

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.

• 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
  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.