Occupational Therapy Assistant

As a Occupational Therapy Assistant at Heathermount School, you will be an integral part of our dynamic onsite multidisciplinary therapy team dedicated to building the confidence of students and preparing them for life. Our therapy team provides Speech and Language Therapy, and Clinical Psychology.

The role:

As an autonomous professional working within our therapy team, you will help to provide a high-quality educational experience for our young people. Alongside the Lead therapist, you will deliver therapy, and help to shape a developing service while enhancing your own skills. You will contribute to service specific projects and could follow through your own ideas with the support of the experienced therapy team.

You will need good numeracy and literacy skills and some experience or qualifications in health or social care. This also could be a BTEC or equivalent vocational qualifications in health and social care. The role includes assessment, diagnosis, and management of children with complex needs. You will work closely with families, peers, and professionals across the education setting.

If you are enthusiastic, keen to learn and share our commitment to maximising every child's potential we would love to hear from you.

Our school: Heathermount is a forward looking and ambitious specialist school in Ascot.

We provide education for children and young people aged between 8 and 18 years who have a diagnosis of an autism spectrum condition (ASC) and may face other challenges such as attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). We are a well-resourced day school with excellent facilities and benefit from 14 acres of beautiful grounds which we make good use of to improve students' well-being.

Our students follow one of three learning pathways which consider their individual needs, and we offer a range of qualifications and learning experiences from ASDAN and Functional Skills through to Level 2 NVQ/BTEC and GCSE's.

Therapeutic practices and input are embedded throughout the school day and our therapy team is an integral part of the school community, collaborating closely with staff, students, and families.

Why work for us:

The opportunity to work as part of a team of therapy staff and teachers dedicated to achieving the best outcomes for students.

The opportunity to work with children right through to secondary providing ongoing professional development and variety.

Small group, one to one and class work opportunities.

Small caseloads and the opportunity to undertake comprehensive assessments, deliver therapy and see outcomes achieved.

A friendly and supportive working environment.

Support and supervision from a senior OT for more complex cases.

A competitive salary and contributions to your pension

Benefits included:

Performance related bonus

Life Insurance cover @ 2 x your basic salary

Subsidised lunches

Employee assistance and well-being support and advice

Free onsite parking

Long service awards

Cycle to Work Scheme

Pension scheme

Livi GP services

Blue light card

Bright exchange (discount scheme)