Do you have a passion for Occupational Therapy? Are you interested in Special Educational Needs? We have a fantastic opportunity for a Qualified Therapist to join a friendly, multidisciplinary team. You will work individually, within groups or via integrated therapy to provide specialist, direct and indirect therapy for autistic pupils, whilst having access to fully funded training and development opportunities to enhance your skills and knowledge.
Role summary
Jigsaw School is an established, specialist provision for autistic pupils with associated learning disabilities aged 4-19. Working within a small team of qualified speech and occupational therapists and assistants, you will provide specialist direct and indirect therapy for pupils including addressing motor, and perceptual skills, functional life skills, sensory processing difficulties and emotional regulation difficulties.
How will Jigsaw Support your professional pathway?
Specialism Development – Working with children of different ages who although have varying needs, are all diagnosed with autism
Multidisciplinary Team – Working alongside other Occupational and Speech Language Therapists, and collaboratively with the Teaching & School Management Team, allowing your expertise to be widened and an integrated approach to pupil progress
Education Experience – Using a range of curriculums such as Essential for Living, developmental and mainstream to tailor an individualised approach for each pupil, providing a deep understanding of the different learning techniques used in the education system
Professional Development – Supporting and funding a range of qualifications and training inclusive of the following:
- Sensory Integration Qualifications
- Attention Autism Training
- PECS (Picture Exchange Communication System) Training
- Access to a wide range of Education & Childcare courses including RQF CACHE Level 2, 3 & 4 in Early Years, Learning Difficulties and Teaching & Learning
- Masters of Education in Curriculum and Instruction
- Organisational Behaviour Management Accreditation (developing team cohesion and leadership skills)
- Developing knowledge of Behavioural Analysis and gaining accredited qualifications within the field
- Funded membership of relevant specialist interest group/clinical excellence network
- Ongoing clinical supervision support from an Occupational Therapist Consultant
- Funded HCPC licence and RCOT membership
The ideal candidate will demonstrate the following personal attributes
- A recognised Occupational Therapy degree/qualification
- Health Care Professionals Council registration to practice
- Membership with the Royal College of Occupational Therapists
- Knowledge of special educational needs and autism
- A confident, caring and pro-active attitude
- Minimum 1-2 years proven experience working as an Occupational Therapist (ideally with children or within education) is desirable