Occupational Therapist, The Link School

Salary: Band 6 to Band 7 - £34,482.29 - £46,929.43 per annum (FTE £38,690.00 - £52,656.00)

Location: The Link School (Primary and Satellite Site – 138 Croydon road, Beddington CR0 4PG and Mollison drive, Wallington, SM6 9JN)

Working Pattern: Monday to Friday (8.30hrs – 16.30hrs) 35 hours per week - 39 weeks per year (Term time only)

The Link School specialises in meeting the needs of 148 students from 4-18 with Speech, Language and Communication difficulties including autistic spectrum conditions and Pathological Demand Avoidance. Situated in the London Borough of Sutton all three sites are easily accessible by public transport and well placed to draw upon a wide range of leisure, recreational and educational facilities having easy access to Surrey and London.

The school provides a warm, safe, friendly and nurturing environment, which helps pupils to learn, express their ideas, communicate, develop friendships and grow in confidence and self- esteem.

Staff provide pupils with an outstanding education based on strong practitioner research and the holistic curriculum offer that promotes strong personal and social education as well as cognitive development. It is a rewarding and inspirational place to work. To find out more about us visit www.thelinkschool.co.uk

The post holder will join an established team of Occupational Therapists, who are jointly responsible for providing a therapy service to the school. There is opportunity for a leading therapy role if the candidate has the right experience. The team works in partnership with teachers and support staff in our child centred classrooms.

We require a full- time therapist to work across our Primary and Satellite sites within a range of pathways including within our pathway for children with autism and pathological demand avoidance. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to a forward-thinking school with one of the only established sites in the country for children with this profile. This role will suit a candidate who is a confident child centred practitioner who enjoys finding therapy solutions within an inspiring team of parents and professionals.

Please see the attached job description and person specification for full details on the role and the skills, experience and knowledge we are looking for.

The Link School is part of Orchard Hill College & Academy Trust, an established family of specialist academies and college centres that provide for over 1500 pupils and pupils with a wide range of learning abilities and additional needs. To find out more about us, and what makes us a special place to work please visit https://www.ohcat.org/work-for-us/

For an informal discussion about the role, candidates are invited to contact Sue Ramm via email sramm@thelinkschool.co.uk to arrange a time to speak with the Principal. 

To apply for the role please use the quick apply option to submit an application. If you have any queries, please contact sramm@thelinkschool.co.uk.

Your application form will be scored according to each of the requirements laid out in the person specification for this role. Please demonstrate in your statement how your experience, skills and knowledge match the criteria that are required for the role. 

Please note that CV applications cannot be considered. 

Closing Date: Tuesday 6th June 2023

Interviews will take place w/c: 12th June 2023

Orchard Hill College and Academy Trust are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

Appointments made will be subject to an Enhanced Disclosure via the Disclosure and Barring Service.

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the amendments to the Exceptions Order 1975, 2013 and 2020.