Assistant Occupational Therapist

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Blandford Forum, Dorset

Up to £27,491.32- Dependant on experience- Pro rata salary for 39 weeks is £23094.94

Permanent, Full time

Work hours: 40.0

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Job description

Occupational Therapy Assistant - The Forum School
Up to £27,491.32- Dependant on experience- Pro rata salary for 39 weeks is £23094.94
40 hours a week, Term time only
The Forum School is a 38-52 week school and home for children and young people diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder.

Located in the glorious Dorset countryside with 28 acres of land for play and relaxation, the school boasts of many facilities such as a theatre, sports hall, indoor and outdoor riding areas, climbing wall, multiple safe play areas and a swimming pool.

Children and young people have full access to the National Curriculum with teaching appropriately differentiated to meet their needs. In addition, The Forum School draws upon a proven programme of specialist education and 24 hour care with a wide range of clinical and therapeutic inputs.

Job Role
We are looking for an enthusiastic and interested individual to work as part of the Occupational Therapy (OT) team at the school. This post will combine clinical and administrative support roles: you will work directly with individual students or groups to deliver therapy programmes, under the direction of the senior OT, in classroom and residential settings, support the OT in assessment of student's functional skills, report on student progress, provide support with resources for individuals and contribute to the development of the Sensory Environment. You will receive regular supervision and, as part of the Cambian OT service, be eligible for training.
Candidate Profile
It is essential that the successful candidate has an interest in developing student's functional skills, and meeting sensory needs and have worked with children previously, preferably with children with special needs. Basic IT skills and the ability to work flexibly and collaboratively as part of a busy team are essential for all aspects of this post.
A successful candidate will have to meet the person specification in order to be offered this post. Experience working with ASD/Experience in a school. Cambian is committed to Safeguarding and protecting the young people and service users within our care. All candidates will be subject to an enhanced DBS check and reference checks. Cambian is an equal opportunities employer.

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