Occupational Therapy Assistant Apprentice 

Permanent

Term Time (190 days) + 4 weeks

5 days per week (37.5 hours)

Pro rata salary: £21,003 (Band 3, Agenda for Change)

Start date:As soon as possible subject to notice periods and satisfactory recruitment checks being completed

Wargrave House School is part of the newly named Remarkable Group; we have been established for over 50 years, providing the highest quality services for autistic children and young adults. We are at an exciting time in our organisation’s development as we move towards a new group structure.

We are looking to appoint an Occupational Therapy Assistant to support the Occupational Therapists in delivering clinical and functional interventions for students aged 5 – 25 who have motor, perceptual or sensory differences. You will also support the smooth running of the Therapy service by assisting with the organisation, setting up and reviewing of specialist equipment / sessions, management and preparation of therapy resources and supporting audit and service development.

Whilst working at Remarkable you will also be undertaking an apprenticeship to become a qualified Occupational Therapist. The course is Occupational Therapy BSc(Hons) and will take 3 years to complete. This will involve a day release once a week to attend the University of Huddersfield. Please can you check you meet the university entry requirements for the course before applying for this vacancy. https://courses.hud.ac.uk/2023-24/full-time/undergraduate/occupational-therapy-degree-apprenticeship-bsc-hons

If you feel you have the necessary skills to make a difference to our young people and wish to develop a career as an Occupational Therapy Assistant then we would welcome and application from you, this is your chance to be part of something Remarkable.

What we offer 

We offer all staff autism specific training to support continuous professional development together with a clear path for future career progression. Our benefits include an attractive pension scheme, Employee Assist Programme, long service awards, company sick pay and enhanced maternity pay. 

To apply 

Please note applications will only be accepted on the official application form emailed to recruitment@remarkable-autism.org 

In accordance with recent updates to KCSIE 2023 (Keeping Children Safe in Education) guidance, we will be performing online searches and requesting references for all shortlisted candidates. 

Closing Date: Sunday 21st April 2024 

Interviews: Week commencing 29th April 2024

Remarkable Autism Ltd operates a safer recruitment process. Appointment to the post will be subject to suitable references and an enhanced Disclosure Barring Service check. Remarkable Autism Ltd is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.