Occupational Therapy Assistant - Linden Lodge School
Please Note: The application deadline for this job has now passed.
About Us
Hours: 37.5
Working Pattern: Term Time Only - 39 Weeks per year
Start Date: 1st September 2023
1 Year Fixed Term Contract
DO YOU WANT TO BE PART OF A SUPPORTIVE AND SUCCESSFUL TEAM?
ARE YOU LOOKING FOR A JOB MAKING A DIFFERENCE TO THE LIVES OF DISABLED CHILDREN AND YOUNG PEOPLE?
ARE YOU COMMITTED TO CONTINUING PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT?
DO YOU WANT TO WORK FOR AN ORGANISATION THAT CARES ABOUT ITS STAFF?
Our expanding therapy team is seeking an Occupational Therapy Assistant to support and work closely with our Occupational therapy team.
Our ideal candidate will have experience working alongside therapists supporting children and young people with a range of physical and sensory needs within a SEN environment. The candidate will be working with both therapists and the students so will need to be able to communicate effectively with both groups.
You will be joining an integrated team which includes both therapists and education staff to support you within your role. Family partnership working is also a central feature of the provision.
The children and young people within the school have a range of sensory impairments, including deaf-blindness and additional needs including physical disability, and complex medical needs. This is an opportunity for someone who is passionate about transforming young peoples’ lives, promoting independence and has a desire to develop their career in a Special School setting.
To support flexibility of working, 10 days annual leave can also be taken within term time, yet the days would be worked back during the holidays.
There is the potential for the right candidate to be supported to become a fully qualified Occupational Therapist via an apprenticeship route.
We can offer you:
• Personalised induction programme
• A positive and supportive team
• Relevant training (both internally and externally dependent on needs)
• Our staff wellbeing programme which includes:
• Employee Assistance programme
• A ring-fenced training budget for Therapy CPD
• Therapy development days
• Free local gym membership
• End of term staff awards
• Weekly art and Yoga classes
If you would like more information about this role, please contact the school on 020 8788 0107 to arrange an informal discussion.
An Application Form, Job Description and Person Specification can be downloaded below. Alternatively, these can be found on the school website: Linden Lodge School - Staff Vacancies
Completed applications should be emailed to: hradministrator@lindenlodge.wandsworth.sch.uk.
Closing Date for all applications: 30th June 2023
Shortlisting: 5th July 2023
Interview Date: 14th July 2023
Linden Lodge School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment, an enhanced DBS will be required.
At Linden Lodge we recognise our people are a great strength, we consider the diverse talents they bring to our workforce and are directly linked to our success. We are an equal opportunity employer and place a high value on diversity and inclusion.
We reserve the right to withdraw this vacancy in advance of the closing date if there is a good level of response. We recommend applicants submit applications as early as possible. We also reserve to right to interview shortlisted candidates ahead of the closing date.
CVs are not accepted.
Linden Lodge School
61 Princes Way,
London
SW19 6JB
Working Pattern: Term Time Only - 39 Weeks per year
Start Date: 1st September 2023
1 Year Fixed Term Contract
DO YOU WANT TO BE PART OF A SUPPORTIVE AND SUCCESSFUL TEAM?
ARE YOU LOOKING FOR A JOB MAKING A DIFFERENCE TO THE LIVES OF DISABLED CHILDREN AND YOUNG PEOPLE?
ARE YOU COMMITTED TO CONTINUING PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT?
DO YOU WANT TO WORK FOR AN ORGANISATION THAT CARES ABOUT ITS STAFF?
Our expanding therapy team is seeking an Occupational Therapy Assistant to support and work closely with our Occupational therapy team.
Our ideal candidate will have experience working alongside therapists supporting children and young people with a range of physical and sensory needs within a SEN environment. The candidate will be working with both therapists and the students so will need to be able to communicate effectively with both groups.
You will be joining an integrated team which includes both therapists and education staff to support you within your role. Family partnership working is also a central feature of the provision.
The children and young people within the school have a range of sensory impairments, including deaf-blindness and additional needs including physical disability, and complex medical needs. This is an opportunity for someone who is passionate about transforming young peoples’ lives, promoting independence and has a desire to develop their career in a Special School setting.
To support flexibility of working, 10 days annual leave can also be taken within term time, yet the days would be worked back during the holidays.
There is the potential for the right candidate to be supported to become a fully qualified Occupational Therapist via an apprenticeship route.
We can offer you:
• Personalised induction programme
• A positive and supportive team
• Relevant training (both internally and externally dependent on needs)
• Our staff wellbeing programme which includes:
• Employee Assistance programme
• A ring-fenced training budget for Therapy CPD
• Therapy development days
• Free local gym membership
• End of term staff awards
• Weekly art and Yoga classes
If you would like more information about this role, please contact the school on 020 8788 0107 to arrange an informal discussion.
An Application Form, Job Description and Person Specification can be downloaded below. Alternatively, these can be found on the school website: Linden Lodge School - Staff Vacancies
Completed applications should be emailed to: hradministrator@lindenlodge.wandsworth.sch.uk.
Closing Date for all applications: 30th June 2023
Shortlisting: 5th July 2023
Interview Date: 14th July 2023
Linden Lodge School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment, an enhanced DBS will be required.
At Linden Lodge we recognise our people are a great strength, we consider the diverse talents they bring to our workforce and are directly linked to our success. We are an equal opportunity employer and place a high value on diversity and inclusion.
We reserve the right to withdraw this vacancy in advance of the closing date if there is a good level of response. We recommend applicants submit applications as early as possible. We also reserve to right to interview shortlisted candidates ahead of the closing date.
CVs are not accepted.
Linden Lodge School
61 Princes Way,
London
SW19 6JB
Richmond and Wandsworth Councils
