Specialist Occupational Therapist
SEN School – Ages 3 to 19
£35 - £40/HR (equivalent to £49,000 to £56,000)
Fixed Term Contract (1 Academic Year) | Term-Time only
Brent, Northwest London
Interested in this role You can find all the relevant information in the description below.
Are you an OT familiar with paediatrics?
Are you wishing to avoid the public sector’s bureaucracy?
Are you looking to join an exciting and growing independent provider?
Then this may be the opportunity for you!
Overview:
Compass Associates is pleased to be collaborating with a fast-growing provider of Specialist Education in the UK, catering to children from ages 3, right up to 19. The range of backgrounds covered include profound and multiple learning disabilities, Autism Spectrum Disorder and complex needs.
They are seeking Occupational Therapists, with a range of experience, to join the therapy team, at their large SEN school; rated Outstanding by Ofsted. You will be fully supported by the Head of Therapy and the Lead for Therapy and Wellbeing, as well as the Headteacher. Day to day, you can expect to work alongside the universal therapy offering, with occasional higher priority 1:1 therapy.
You will be joining a stable multidisciplinary team of professionals including Occupational Therapists, Speech and Language Therapists, Physiotherapists and Therapy Assistants, all of whom are dedicated to working towards positive outcomes for every pupil.
The school you will be joining is simply breathtaking, with a gym, swimming pool, sensory resource base and extensive outdoor learning areas. In order to help the school provide specialised and evidence-based treatment that are proven to help support the children, we are working in partnership to headhunt for Occupational Therapists.
Location:
This SEN school is located in the London Borough of Brent and is commutable from Luton, St. Albans, Watford, Enfield, Ilford, Kensington, Hayes, High Wycombe, Rickmansworth and other surrounding towns and villages.
Criteria:
- HCPC Registered Occupational Therapist
- Experience working in paediatrics
- Familiarity with complex needs and associated medical equipment
Shift Pattern:
The contract is for a Fixed Term of one academic year. During this time, you will work 36 hours per week, term-time only (39 weeks).
Interview Process:
This will be a one-stage, competency-based interview, held in person, and carried out with a panel including the company Lead for Therapy and Wellbeing.
Salary and Benefits:
This Occupational Therapy position pays between £35 and £40 per hour, which equates to £49,000 to £56,000 across the entire school year, and includes an industry-leading benefit package as follows:
Excellent pension scheme (matched contributions)
Free private healthcare
School holidays
Career development & professional training
Contact Details:
To apply, or for more information and an informal confidential discussion please contact Lijani Cherry at 02394 211 143 or email lcherry@compassltd.co.uk.
Compass Recruitment Solutions Ltd is acting as a Recruitment Consultancy for this permanent vacancy; we offer £200 John Lewis vouchers for each successful recommendation.