Occupational Therapist

Occupational Therapist

Location: Haywards Heath

Salary: Band 5 £26,321.49 - £32,041.76 per annum – Band 6 £32,794.38-£39,383.69 per annum Pro Rata inclusive of High-Cost Area Supplement – Fringe and 40 days annual leave (£28,713-£42,962 per annum FTE) (Dependant on experience)

Hours: Full Time - 36 hours per week 39 weeks (part time considered for the right candidate)

Brantridge School is a special school catering for boys with Social Emotional and Mental Health difficulties (SEMH) and Autistic Spectrum Conditions (ASC) from ages 6-12.

The school is located in an adapted country manor house on impressive grounds near Haywards Heath in the Sussex Weald and offers its pupils an exciting programme of outdoor learning on site. It strives to provide a curriculum that is flexible and personalised to facilitate a community where individuals flourish and achieve their full potential.

The Role

To deliver Occupational Therapy across the waking day curriculum using the wave provision of universal, targeted and specialist levels within a multi-disciplinary blended approach to improve outcomes for pupils.

Key Accountabilities:

• To be responsible for the Occupational Therapy provision across the waking day curriculum.
• To be accountable as a member of a multi-disciplinary team for pupil outcomes.
• To be responsible for maintaining and improving school standards
• To ensure that pupils have the fullest possible access to the whole curriculum 
• To aim to ensure pupils achieve their full potential
• To further the holistic development of the pupil including functional life and social skills

Skills and Qualifications

• Degree in Occupational Therapy
• Member of the Royal College of Occupational Therapists,
• Member of the Health Care Professions Council (HCPC)
• At least three years post registration experience with least two years in a Paediatric Therapy discipline
• Clinical experience including individual and group work
• Understanding of the role of therapeutic intervention within a special school

To Apply

If you feel you are a suitable candidate and would like to work for this reputable Academy, please click apply to be redirected to their website to complete your application.

Closing Date: 8th July 2024   

Interviews: W/C 15th July 2024

The 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.