Blossom House is an Ofsted rated ‘Outstanding’ specialist school for children aged 3 – 19 years of age with speech, language and communication difficulties. Although many of the children have some associated difficulties such as fine motor problems or poor organisational skills, they are all within the average range of cognitive abilities.
We have an exciting opportunity for two occupational therapists to join our Therapy Team, supporting children who have speech, language and communication difficulties.
The role involves, amongst other responsibilities, providing an occupational therapy service within the primary (x 1 role) and secondary school (x 1 role), focusing on sensory motor development and functional skills. You will be responsible for delivering therapy treatment programmes for group and individual occupational therapy. You will also be required to work collaboratively with the multidisciplinary team.
We offer:
- A supportive working environment in a newly refurbished building.
- Close to a good transport network and on-site free parking is available.
- Small class sizes and the opportunity to work 1-1 with children where possible.
- Support from an enthusiastic and dedicated team of Therapy staff and Teachers who will work alongside you in the classroom. Our speech & language therapists, occupational therapists, physiotherapist, art therapists, music therapists and play therapists aim to maximise each child’s potential in a nurturing and supportive environment.
- Continued professional development.
- An opportunity to pursue a career in Teaching or Therapy where applicable.
- Competitive salaries, generous staff benefits and a friendly nurturing environment.
The ideal candidate will have:
- Confidence, enthusiasm and a passion for learning.
- Excellent English skills (clear written and spoken English) along with good reading, writing and numeracy skills.
- Experience of working with children with Special Education Needs (SEN).
- The ability to build good working relationships with children, teachers, parents and carers.
- The ideal candidate will have excellent administrative and computer skills as this make up a large part of the role.
- Experience of working with children with Special Education Needs (SEN), particularly children on the Autism Spectrum.
- The ability to manage a small group of children with complex social communication needs.
- The ability to promote positive behaviour in a nurturing environment is essential.
At least completed Level 1 training in Sensory Integration and 2 years paediatric experience.
If you wish to apply for the post, please download the application form and email completed forms to recruitment@blossomhouseschool.co.uk.
For further information please contact Annerie Smit, email: anneries@blossomhouseschool.co.uk
This role is subject to the relevant Safeguarding checks which will include an Enhanced DBS check and right to work in the UK checks.