Occupational Therapist (children/ autism) Band 7 equivalent part-time
Russet House School
Enfield
- Expired
- Salary:
- £21,492 - £27,924 22.5 hours per week, 38 weeks per year
- Job type:
- Part Time, Permanent
- Start date:
- 1st September 2018
- Apply by:
- 30 June 2018
Job overview
Russet House School is a supportive, friendly and positive school with highly experienced, motivated and talented staff. This is a wonderful opportunity to be part of a great team, supporting children with autism between the ages of 3 and 11.
We are seeking to an experienced Occupational Therapist from September 2018 to work individually with pupils in our well-equipped Sensory Gym, and also to train school staff in the delivery of sensory-based strategies for use in the classroom.
The successful candidate will need vision, passion, determination and a positive outlook. If you are flexible and adaptable to change, we would love to hear from you.
Visits to the school are highly recommended and can be arranged through the school office.
Key benefits:
- Be part of a committed and supportive team
- Well-resourced Occupational Therapy facilities
- Healthcare programme
- Free tea and coffee
- Good transport links
- Join an 'outstanding' school (including leadership and management, Ofsted March 2017)
All schools, PRUs and other Services within Enfield are committed to Safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. Therefore all employees and workers within Russet House School are expected to share this commitment. Staff are expected to comply with any reasonable request from the Headteacher to undertake work of a similar level that is not specified in this job description. This job description is current at the date shown, but in consultation with you, may be changed to reflect or anticipate changes in the job commensurate with the job title, purpose and grade.
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About Russet House School
Russet House School offers a broad and balanced education for children with autism in a happy, purposeful atmosphere, where everyone counts and every achievement is valued.
The school has been purpose-built and offers superb facilities and resources but the most important resource, however, is the partnership between parents, staff and, of course, children.
Russet House also runs the Enfield Advisory Service for Autism on behalf of Enfield Council.
Our Mission Statement
“At Russet House School we aim to be a centre of excellence, providing a nurturing environment where the individual needs of children with autism are met through multi-disciplinary assessment and high quality teaching.”
Aims of Russet House
1. To provide accommodation and a physical environment designed to meet the needs of pupils with autism.
2. To provide a broad, balanced, relevant curriculum for pupils with autism, which includes access to the Foundation
and National Curriculum at appropriate levels.
3. To provide a range of teaching methods and interventions informed by a knowledge and understanding of autism.
4. To maximise potential and raise levels of achievement, particularly in the areas of communication, social
development and management of behaviour.
5. To create a learning environment which encourages flexibility of thought and promotes confidence, independence
and self-esteem.
6. To provide a learning context which reflects the diversity of cultural backgrounds and offers equal opportunities for
all.
7. To offer multi-disciplinary assessment and ongoing intervention.
8. To create an environment where parents/carers and professionals are seen as equal partners in an interactive
team.
9. To help the child with autism develop appropriate behaviour with an appreciation and acceptance of social norms
through individual and group learning experiences.
10. To promote honesty, courtesy, self-discipline, tolerance and respect for others and their beliefs.
11. To create a working environment where all staff, regardless of role, are valued for their contribution to all aspects
of school life.
12. To maintain an experienced and well-trained team and offer opportunities for ongoing staff development and
training, particularly in the area of autism.
13. To raise awareness of autism and associated communication disorders.
14. To provide integration into mainstream school where appropriate.
15. To promote inclusive education by working in partnership with other special and mainstream schools.
16. To establish positive links with the local community.
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