At a Glance
- Tasks: Provide specialist support to pupils and help them achieve their full potential.
- Company: St Dominic’s School, a supportive special school in Surrey.
- Benefits: Career progression, pension schemes, wellbeing support, and employee discounts.
- Other info: Join a multi-disciplinary team dedicated to holistic development and inclusive education.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in students' lives while developing your skills in a dynamic environment.
- Qualifications: Degree in Occupational Therapy and relevant experience with diverse needs.
The predicted salary is between 29970 - 36483 £ per year.
We are looking for an enthusiastic and strongly motivated individual to join our experienced team providing intensive specialist support for pupils and students.
We seek an Occupational Therapist who wants to develop their career, skills and knowledge in a specialist educational setting.
St Dominic’s School is a special school in Surrey catering to pupils and Sixth Form students aged 7 to 19, supporting a diverse range of academic abilities and complex needs.
Responsibilities
- Be responsible for the Occupational Therapy provision across the waking day curriculum.
- Accountable as a member of a multi‑disciplinary team for pupil outcomes.
- Maintain and improve school standards.
- Ensure pupils have the fullest possible access to the whole curriculum.
- Help pupils achieve their full potential and further their holistic development, including functional life skills.
Qualifications
- Degree in Occupational Therapy or equivalent with licence to practice.
- Member of the College of Occupational Therapists.
- Member of the Health Care Professions Council (HCPC).
- Post‑graduate qualification and experience in Sensory Integration, Levels1&2.
- Understanding of a wide range of physical, perceptual and sensory difficulties associated with ASD, SLCN and associated behaviours.
- Knowledge of a range of standardised and functional assessment tools relevant to the client group.
Benefits
- Pathways for progression within the trust, ensuring you can grow and thrive in a supportive and inclusive environment.
- Pension scheme – enrolment in either the Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS) or the Teachers' Pension Scheme (TPS).
- Salary sacrifice schemes (Cycle Scheme, Employee Car Lease Scheme and Home Electronics Scheme).
- Employee wellbeing support: access to counselling, mental health support, generous leave, flexible working, and enhanced parental leave.
- Employee Assistance Programme, My Gym Discounts, Corporate Eyecare Scheme and free virtual GP appointments.
- Employee discounts (Blue Light Card, Costco Membership, Discounts for Teachers, and more).
- Season ticket loan and employee referral scheme.
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Occupational Therapist employer: St Dominic's School
St Dominic's School in Godalming is an exceptional employer, offering a supportive and collaborative work environment where you can make a meaningful impact on the lives of pupils with diverse needs. With a strong commitment to professional development, you will have opportunities to enhance your clinical skills and contribute to a holistic curriculum, all while being part of a dedicated team that values growth and innovation in education.
