Overview
Job Title: Occupational Therapist
Location: Underley Gardens School, Kirkby Lonsdale LA6 2DZ
Salary: Up to £53,200 pro rata (dependent on experience)
Hours: 37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday, hours to overlap with core school hours. Part-time hours may be considered.
Contract: Permanent (Term time only, or flexibility around full-time contract can be discussed based on your personal circumstances)
Role and Responsibilities
We are looking for an Occupational Therapist to join our in-house clinical team at Underley Gardens School. Working collaboratively with the education team, you will deliver bespoke Occupational Therapy assessment and intervention to pupils who may have experienced developmental trauma, be neurodivergent or have SEMH needs. You will work within the standards provided in the OFG Occupational Therapy Ways of Working. This will guide your practice within an education setting and clarify your roles and responsibilities, while taking into consideration the needs of our pupils. You will contribute to creating an environment where pupils can flourish and grow in independence, and support the growth of apprentices, students and therapy assistants as part of developing an enhanced occupational therapy offer within the service.
* Deliver bespoke Occupational Therapy assessment and intervention to pupils with developmental trauma, neurodivergence or SEMH needs.
* Work within the OFG Occupational Therapy Ways of Working to guide practice in an education setting.
* Collaborate with education teams to support pupil outcomes and independence.
* Contribute to developing an enhanced occupational therapy offer through supporting the growth of apprentices, students and therapy assistants.
Qualifications and Requirements
Experience and alignment with the standards described by the OFG Occupational Therapy Ways of Working. The role supports collaboration with multidisciplinary teams within education settings and emphasizes personalised learning and outcomes for pupils.
Benefits and Professional Development
To support Continued Professional Development (CPD), the group offers a £2000 training allowance after probation to complete role-specific training tailored to individual requirements.
About the Group
Outcomes First Group is a leading provider of world-class education with schools in England, Scotland and Wales. Our Acorn schools support pupils who have faced trauma or adversity; Options Autism schools support autistic pupils; Momenta Connect helps young people overcome barriers to education; Blenheim Schools provide high-quality independent and international schools. Our Vision is to empower every child with a world-class education; Our Mission is to unlock pupils’ potential through personalised learning, innovation, and opportunity. Our Promise is to LISTEN, WORK TOGETHER, and BE ACCOUNTABLE.
Note
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