Occupational Therapist
Russet House School
Enfield
- £22,942 - £24,538 per year
- Expired
- Salary:
- Salary will be dependent on proven skills and abilities experience
- Job type:
- Full Time, Permanent
- Apply by:
- 20 June 2022
Job overview
22.5 hours per week, 38 weeks per year Start date: 1st September 2022 or as soon as possible thereafter
Pro rata salary range £22,942 - £24,538 pa
(Salary will be dependent on proven skills and abilities experience)
An exciting opportunity has arisen at our outstanding special school for an occupational therapist specialising in autism and the Sensory Integration Therapy (Ayres).
Russet House School is looking to appoint an Occupational Therapist on a permanent contract to work individually with pupils and also to train school staff in the delivery of sensory based strategies for use in the classroom and in our sensory gym. You will be working as part of a multi-disciplinary team alongside teaching and support staff, speech and language therapists and colleagues from health and social care, with the aim for all pupils to achieve their potential.
Sensory Integration training/ willingness to undertake the training is essential (modules 1-3). Course funding can be discussed at interview for applicants who are not yet trained in this area.
We offer the ideal environment for supporting the development of your skills as an advanced SI practitioner (to module 4). Supervision available.
The school is very fortunate to have a purpose built specialist sensory gym, supported by excellent facilities throughout the school. Private hire of the room outside school hours is negotiable for the successful candidate.
To visit the school and for more information please contact the school on 0208 350 0650.
Further information and an application pack can be found on the school website at
https://www.russethouse.enfield.sch.uk/School/Vacancies/
Please submit applications to: vacancy@russethouse.enfield.sch.uk
Closing Date: Monday 20th June 2022, 9 a.m.
Interviews: Thursday 30th June 2022
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
Russet House is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and anyone applying to work at the school is expected to share this commitment.
All appointments are subject to satisfactory pre-employment checks, including a satisfactory enhanced criminal records with Barred List check through the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS).
In line with recent legislation, it will be an ongoing condition of your employment that you demonstrate, and maintain at all times, a command of spoken English that is sufficient for the job role.
CVs will not be accepted.
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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