Job Description

Merrywood Education is a special needs school looking after children aged 5-16 years who require occupational therapy, as well as training staff to ensure they understand how to integrate therapy into everyday lives.

We are looking for enthusiastic, caring and passionate people to become an integral part of our therapy team. The successful candidate will join our multi-disciplinary team, which may suit someone experienced in a special need's environment or newly qualified, who will be required to work closely with senior leaders and our educational psychologist.

Our benefits include:

Blue Light discount card Flexible working Hybrid opportunities Comprehensive induction Commitment to your ongoing training and career progression Wellbeing support and clinical supervision
Our Sandmartin campus is situated in the London borough of Sutton. The spacious and modern building has been specifically designed to accommodate up to 55 young people with ADHD, ASD, trauma and other related special needs. We are a trauma informed school accredited by Trauma Informed Schools and rated outstanding by Ofsted.

We would be open to candidates who are looking for a both full and part time (minimum 3 days per week or 5 half days) however this will be reflected in the salary pro rata.

Main Duties:

Manage and co-ordinate own caseload and implement individual EHCP/treatment plans for occupational therapy services ensuring treatments, activities and interventions are delivered through effective application and communication Receive and respond promptly to new students undertaking assessments to identify and prioritise student needs before planning and delivering the appropriate and relevant interventions either on an individual or group basis. Maintain accurate and timely records detailing each child's progress and complete Annual Review records when required Ensure the effective and efficient management of sensory profiles across the whole school and to advise staff and correct implementation Maintain and develop close working relationships with school teaching and support staff Ensure clinical practice is in line with school policies and procedures and complies with statutory regulations and quality standards Contributes to business growth by actively promoting the schools therapy services in line with personal and school targets Maintains effective communication links with children and families Undertake training for school staff in line with EHCP requirements, this includes individual and group support. Advise teaching and support staff throughout the academic year to develop integrated practice Be responsible for linking OT into the class setting for a strong ethos that collaborates therapy and education practise To submit requests for equipment, in-line with supporting progress of all students
The successful candidate will be registered and will hold BSc Occupational Therapy or profession specific equivalent qualification.

Please note, this role may close early should we appoint a successful candidate.

Merrywood Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All applicants must be willing to undergo safeguarding screening appropriate to the post, including checks with Disclosure & Barring Service and at least 2 references which cover the last 3 years; for all our services we will request references from where you have worked with either Children or Vulnerable Adults. Please be advised that references may be requested prior to interview for roles within our Schools.

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Permanent

Pay: 35,000.00-65,000.00 per year

Expected hours: 38 per week

Licence/Certification:

HCPC (required)
Work Location: In person