Job Role: Occupational Therapist Assistant

Location - Sevenoaks, Kent

HRGO Education are in search of an experienced Occupational Therapist Assistant to provide specialist learning support in school, alongside the Occupational Therapist (OT) to secondary aged pupils.

HRGO Education are recruiting for a progressive SEMH school based in Sevenoaks, Kent. They are seeking a specialist Occupational Therapist Assistant to work independently with pupils, under the supervision of the Occupational Therapist. The role will include delivering Occupational Therapy sessions with pupils on a 1:1 basis or in small groups, recording accurate assessments, arranging for equipment or minor adaptations to meet pupil's needs, as well as identifying any further needs. You will be working as part of a multi-disciplinary team and will be confident at liaising with other professionals regarding the needs of the pupils, making referrals when appropriate.

The Sevenoaks school was rated "Good" by Ofsted and are well resourced to support the additional needs of their young people. The school has on-site parking and provides a free lunch for staff. The school is easily accessible by road from the surrounding areas of Tonbridge, Tunbridge Wells, Malling and Orpington.

The role requires you at times to work across multiple sites within the school or at alternative locations that have links with the school e.g. West Kent College, therefore it is essential that you have your own transport and a full UK Driving Licence.

The Occupational Therapist Assistant role:

• Implement Occupational Therapy programmes (individual or group) for pupils and record accurate assessments
• Liaise with other professionals regarding the needs of the pupils
• Design and create resources for individual student sessions
• Provide administrative support to the OT as required
• Support and train school staff, parents/carers on various aspects of therapy programmes as designated by the OT

What you will need:

• Experience of working in SEN schools (preferably secondary aged pupils)
• Previous experience of working as an Occupational Therapy Assistant or generic therapy assistant is desirable
• Maths and English GCSE (or equivalent) attained at level C or above
• Excellent communication skills both written and verbal
• Organised, creative, friendly, hard-working and resilient with a good sense of humour

Benefits of working at this Sevenoaks school:

• Kent Range 6 pay scale.
• Free lunch and onsite parking.
• Regular CPD at the school and progression opportunities

For safeguarding, references will be taken up before interview and successful applicants will require and enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.

HRGO Recruitment Education South East is a specialist recruiter that supports schools and education professionals in Kent. "Recruiting excellence" Recruiting excellence for our teachers and schools (hrgo.co.uk)

For more information on this role or other teaching opportunities, please contact paul.cater@hrgo.co.uk or call 01634560452