R3014 - Band 5/6 Occupational Therapist

Job details

Salary
Band 5/6 (Term time only)

Job type
Full Time or Part Time

Location
Deal, Kent

Closes Midday, Monday 26 October 2026

Ripplevale School

Due to a successful Ofsted and expansion in provision, we are looking for a Junior (Band 5/6 equivalent) Occupational Therapist to join our team. We are looking for Full Time or Part Time applicants – term time plus inset days, covering days Monday to Friday 8:30am – 3.45pm. You will be supporting pupils with autism in all areas of the curriculum, working at both our Upper School in Deal and our Lower School in Broadstairs.

The successful candidate will gain experience working as a school based Paediatric Occupational Therapist with children and young people who have Autism Spectrum Disorder and Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder. As an Occupational Therapist you will be using standardised assessments, clinical observations with a focus on school occupational performance and enabling independence including treatment of children and young people for sensory and motor differences. All pupils have an Education and Health Care Plan (EHCP), which the Occupational Therapy assessments contribute to.

Applicants should have had some Paediatric OT experience - be that volunteering, OT Placement or work related with children/young people. We are looking for a committed, enthusiastic, self-motivated, and resilient person who enjoys working with young people within a school setting. You’ll work alongside experienced and committed colleagues in a supportive environment where your ideas, enthusiasm and contribution are valued.

To join our highly collaborative and supportive team, please email [email protected] to request an application pack. Applications are only accepted on a Ripplevale School application form. CVs on their own will be rejected.

Shortlisted candidates may be observed working with the children as part of the selection process.

Safeguarding

Ripplevale School is committed to safeguarding and protecting the welfare of children. The successful candidate will be required to:

• Have an Enhanced DBS Disclosure and the successful candidate, as per KCSIE will also be subjected to have an online search undertaken, this is also considered for all shortlisted candidates.
• Ensure you are aware of all Ripplevale School’s Safeguarding and Child Protection Policies and abide by those policies (names and points of contact for all relevant agencies can be found in the policies).
• Participate in all Child Protection & Safeguarding training as required by the school.
• Immediately report any incidents of a Safeguarding and Child Protection nature.
• Be aware that failure by a member of staff to report actual or suspected physical, sexual or emotional abuse or neglect of a pupil is a disciplinary offence.

Please note: This post is not exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974.