Occupational Therapy Assistant

About us:
Chiltern Wood School provides high-quality education for over 240 pupils with ASC, SLD and Profound and Multiple Learning Difficulties (PMLD) and Severe Learning Difficulties (SLD) across three sites. Our dedicated staff team is committed to delivering personalised learning and outstanding care in a nurturing environment.

About the role:
As an Occupational Therapy Assistant, you will focus on supporting children and young people aged 4-19 years, with developmental, physical and sensory needs.

We are looking for an enthusiastic, motivated Occupational Therapy Assistant who would like to develop and extend their skills working with children and young people within a special school setting where integrated therapy is valued. You will work as part of an established and dynamic team of experienced Therapists and Technicians, where you will gain the opportunity to also work as part of a friendly and experienced multidisciplinary team.

You will work alongside school Occupational Therapists to develop and deliver whole class and small group interventions which will comprise of focused therapy to develop functional motor skills, independence skills and support regulation needs for access to the curriculum and wider environment.

About you:

• Experience of working in a health and social care, educational or childcare environment, which brings relevant transferable skills
• Basic understanding of child development
• Understanding of the role of an Occupational Therapist when working with children and young people
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Ability to prioritise workload effectively and work independently
• Ability to maintain accurate record keeping
• Must have a full valid UK Driving Licence and access to a vehicle

What we offer:

• Supportive environment
• Competitive pension scheme
• Continuous professional development opportunities
• On-site parking

Closing date - 12th November
Interview date - 19th November

We do reserve the right to close this advertisement early if we receive a high volume of suitable applications

Chiltern Wood School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of its pupils and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be subject to full vetting checks, including a disclosure of criminal records at an enhanced level, online searches and satisfactory references

For full details please visit www.chilternwood.bucks.sch.uk and see the job description below

Please note, we cannot accept CVs and application form must be completed via My New Term.

Please note, we do not accept applications and supporting statements that have used AI.