The Role

Hours: 22.5 hours per week
Working Pattern: Term-time only (39 Weeks per Year)
Required: September 2021
1 Year Fixed Term Contract

Our expanding therapy team is seeking an Occupational Therapy Technician 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 an 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.

Linden Lodge School an exceptional school with a range of outstanding facilities and resources. We are ambitious for our pupils and want them to receive the highest possible care, support and education.

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.

We can offer you:

• Personalised induction programme
• A positive and supportive team within both Senior Leadership and Therapy
• A staff wellbeing programme which includes:
• Employee Assistance programme
• Free local gym membership
• End of term staff awards
• Weekly art and Pilates classes

Linden Lodge School is a very special place to work and staff wellbeing and career progression is very important to us. In addition to our Staff wellbeing programme you will be provided with tailored in-house and external training appropriate to your needs and interests.

If you would like to hear more about this exciting opportunity to be a part of a growing and developing Special School Therapy team, please contact Senait Goitom,Clinical Lead or Clare Aldridge, Therapy Lead on 020 8788 0107 or by e-mail Therapy.recruitment@lindenlodge.wandsworth.sch.uk  

An Application Form and supported documents can be downloaded below or from the school website: http://www.lindenlodge.wandsworth.sch.uk/75/staff-vacancies/cat/7/linden-lodge-school.

Completed applications should be emailed to: therapyrecruitment@lindenlodge.wandsworth.sch.uk

Closing Date for all applications: 13th June 2021
Shortlisting: 14th June 2021
Interview Date: Week Commencing 21st June 2021

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.

Please note, CVs are not accepted.

Linden Lodge School
61, Princes Way,
Wimbledon Park,
SW19 6JB
Tel: 020 8788 0107
Headteacher: Deborah Rix

Richmond and Wandsworth Councils