Overview
Occupational Therapist
Salary: NHS Fringe Band 5-7 depending on experience
Line Manager: Head of Therapies, Therapies Lead
Supervisory Responsibilities: Support staff as directed
Forest Bridge School is an all-through Special Free School for children with autism which opened in September 2015. The aim of the school is to provide a suitable environment with a high level of therapeutic support and excellent teaching to allow pupils with autism to achieve their full potential and to make the most of their intelligence, focus and skills. Forest Bridge School will help each pupil that leaves the school to progress into training, employment or further education. You will join a dedicated team of staff who will establish a culture in which every pupil has the opportunity to thrive and flourish. The aim is for Forest Bridge School to be an outstanding provision for children and young people with autism, which has a rooting in ABA (Applied Behavioural Analysis) and with each individual pupil’s potential at the heart.
We want all of the ‘teachers’ in a pupil’s life to work in close partnership, delivering outstanding teaching to enable each child to achieve their best possible outcomes. At Forest Bridge School this partnership will include: parents, teachers, behaviour analysts, speech and language therapists, occupational therapists and tutors. Our therapists work in collaboration with the class teachers, ABA supervisors and parents in the best interest of each pupil. We offer an exciting career opportunity for someone who wants to make a significant contribution to the development of our school on its journey to Outstanding.
Responsibilities
* Work in collaboration with class teachers, ABA supervisors, parents and therapists to support pupils with autism.
* Contribute to the delivery of high-quality therapeutic support and teaching to enable pupils to achieve their best outcomes.
* Engage in partnership with ABA professionals, Class Teachers, Speech and Art Therapists, other staff, parents and the community to reduce barriers to learning for children and young people with autism.
* Demonstrate drive, enthusiasm and a clear vision for achieving educational excellence for children with autism.
* Maintain strong interpersonal skills to work effectively within the team and with families.
* Adhere to safeguarding policies; applicant will be required to apply for an enhanced DBS check.
Qualifications and Requirements
* A good practitioner (with desire to be outstanding) or an outstanding practitioner who has high expectations of self and others and is passionate about helping all pupils achieve success.
* A commitment to developing and extending communication opportunities for all pupils.
* A commitment to working in partnership with ABA professionals, teachers, parents and the community to promote excellent learning opportunities for children with autism.
* Enthusiasm and a clear vision for educational excellence for children with autism.
* Strong interpersonal skills.
If successful you will work hard, be approachable, creative, pragmatic and solution-focused. You will have a unique opportunity to help shape the future of our growing school. You will receive professional development to meet your individual needs and the support of a Leadership Team throughout your career at Forest Bridge School.
Closing Date: We are looking to fill multiple posts. Official closing date is Tuesday, 30 September, at 5pm. Rolling applications will be accepted; shortlisting and interviews will be scheduled as soon as possible. Interviews will last approximately 8:30–16:30.
For queries or to arrange a visit, please contact ARamachandran@forestbridgeschool.org.uk.
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