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Occupational Therapy Assistant
Job Posted: 21 hours ago
Salary: £ 19,810 - 19,810 / Annum
Job Type: Permanent
Location: Rochester, Kent
Expire in: a month
Job Description
Full time, permanent, term time only + 3 weeks. 37.5 hours
Your new school
Ripplevale School and College, is a thriving independent special school, for 170 students aged 6 to 25 years old, located in the historic town of Rochester. As part of the Ripplevale family of schools, we provide a holistic, child centred approach to meeting the needs of our students, most of whom have an Education and Health Care Plan. Identified needs may include Autism Spectrum Disorder, dyslexia, speech, language and communication difficulties, DCD, sensory, and high levels of anxiety.
Your new role
Ripplevale School and College is seeking a dedicated and enthusiastic Occupational Therapy (OT) Assistant to join our supportive and forward-thinking team.
As an OT Assistant, you will play a key role develop the skills and coping strategies they need to thrive - academically, socially, and emotionally. Working under the direction of the Occupational Therapist, you will help learners to access learning, build independence, and work towards their individual aspirations and outcomes.You will collaborate as part of our dynamic Trans-Disciplinary Team to implement person-centred strategies and support learners in achieving their Individual Learning Plan (ILP) targets. Your work will be guided by each learner's Education Health and Care Plan (EHCP) and the professional recommendations of the OT.
Key Responsibilities:
Support the delivery of OT-led interventions, both 1:1 and in group settings
Implement tailored strategies and activities that align with EHCP outcomes
Assist learners in developing fine and gross motor skills, sensory processing, self-regulation, and daily living skills
Monitor and record progress, feeding back to the OT and wider team
Promote independence and wellbeing in a nurturing, inclusive environmentWe are looking for someone who:
Has a genuine passion for supporting children and young people with additional needs
Is enthusiastic, patient, and adaptable
Can work effectively as part of a multi-disciplinary team
Has some understanding or experience of occupational therapy in an educational or care setting (desirable but not essential)
Holds a relevant qualification or is willing to undertake trainingFor more information and to apply, please contact Brett Coventry on (phone number removed) or email
Early Application Encouraged: Due to the high volume of interest in this position, we may close the vacancy before the stated deadline. To ensure your application is considered, we strongly recommend applying as soon as possible.
Safeguarding recruitment statement
Ripplevale School Rochester is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. An enhanced DBS check is required for all successful applicants. Ripplevale School Rochester is required to conduct online searches about you as part of their shortlisting process in accordance with Keeping Children Safe in Education guidance.
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