Occupational Therapy Assistant

Occupational Therapy Assistant

Salary information: Scale 5, £25,913 - £27,127 per annum + Special Schools Allowance: £1,255

Working hours: 36 hours per week, Term time only (39 weeks). Part-time hours and a Job share may be considered

Further salary information: Please note, the calculated salaries above are based on 36 hours per week, TTO 39 weeks and are subject to change upon the hours worked. 

Location: Moorcroft School, Uxbridge

Start date: May 2024 (Exact Date TBC)                                   

Eden Academy Trust

Each of the Seven SEN Schools in the Eden Academy Trust, specialise in meeting the educational needs of children and young people with a range of learning disabilities including those who are autistic, and those who have physical or sensory needs.

Occupational Therapy

We passionately believe that therapies, including occupational therapy, are a vital part of school life and help our pupils access their education. Our amazing team of occupational therapists help each pupil achieve as much independence as possible within their activities of daily living.

The Role

• To support the occupational therapy team under the supervision and guidance of occupational therapists based across The Eden Academy Trust.
• To deliver occupational therapy programmes and recommendations devised by an occupational therapist. 
• To carry out functional skills in 1:1 and group sessions in the classroom, or therapy space under the guidance of an occupational therapist. 
• To support the occupational therapist to deliver therapy interventions and documentation that support children’s Educational Health Care Plans (EHCP’s)

Successful candidates will be expected to undertake a manual handling course. Please refer to the job description for further information. 

Regular supervision, guidance and CPD opportunities are available.

Applicants should be:

• Comfortable to work with children and young people with learning disabilities.
• Passionate about delivering a high standard of care.
• Creative and flexible in their approach.

Contact

If you would like an informal discussion or further information, please contact Becky Lovelock at: Rebecca.lovelock@theedenacademy.co.uk

Closing date: Tuesday 9th April 2024

Interview date: 22nd April 2024

CVs will not be accepted

The Eden Academy Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be subject to an Enhanced DBS check and other pre-employment checks.

The Eden Academy Trust may, from time to time, require an employee to be relocated temporarily or permanently to one of its other schools. Any proposal to relocate will be carried out with due consultation and reasonable notice.