About The Company
Ingfield Manor School is a non-maintained special school and part of Salutem Care and Education who have services across England and Wales supporting adults and children in residential and educational Environments.
Based in its our own idyllic grounds, Ingfield Manor School offers extensive specialist facilities with the aim to provide an exceptional learning environment, helping children and young people fulfil their potential. Facilities include woodland and outdoor classroom space, high specification sensory room and swimming pool.
Our Woodview provision is for secondary aged students with special educational needs including speech, language, and communication needs (SLCN) and autistic spectrum conditions (ASC)
We are looking for an Occupational Therapist to join our small team supporting students to learn and become independent.
About The Role
Job Overview
To contribute to the planning and delivery of a strategy promoting function and independence in students, enabling and supporting their learning. Responsible for the day-to-day implementation of agreed occupational therapy aims and programmes that promote students' independence, engagement, and participation in school and daily life, The role involves working collaboratively with education staff, families and other professionals to support the physical, sensory and functional needs of pupils within the school environment.
Hours: 37.5 Hours per week, term time only (39 weeks)
Salary: £39,270 - £32,012 Per Annum. (Full Time, 52 Weeks (34,125 - £37,323) Dependant on experience
Job responsibilities
To be a member of a trans-disciplinary team working with a group of students, meeting all the students’ needs.
To implement group and individual programmes in collaboration with the other professionals being actively involved in associated planning and preparation with the trans-disciplinary team.
Work directly with students 1:1 and in groups to support them in the development of fine motor, gross motor, sensory processing, handwriting, and daily living skills.
Create visual aids, task sheets, sensory resources and information sheets for students, staff and parents, adapting activities and materials to meet students’ sensory, physical, and cognitive needs where necessary.
Record and report on student progress, behaviour, and therapy outcomes in line with professional standards, that reflect educational attainment in relation to individual occupational therapy needs, maintaining confidentiality at all times.
Maintain positive relationships with all students, staff, caregivers and other professionals.
Work collaboratively with teaching staff, support staff, and other therapists to integrate therapy strategies into daily routines.
Participate in multidisciplinary team meetings, training, and supervision as required.
To be an active team member by supporting other members, offering assistance being flexible and approachable particularly during changing service demands.
Maintain a safe, secure and healthy work environment by establishing, following and enforcing standards and procedures, complying with legal regulations.
Prepare, organise, and maintain therapy equipment and resources, conducting regular safety checks, and complying with health and legal regulations.
Contribute at Reviews and other relevant meetings and to liaise with parents/guardians and external services where necessary.
Share professional knowledge and expertise within the team and support staff training and curriculum development.
Actively participate in supervision, training sessions, team meetings, and professional development opportunities.
Complete all mandatory training in a timely manner
Demonstrate a commitment to lifelong learning by maintaining a curious mindset, actively seeking out research and resources to deepen your understanding when faced with unfamiliar concepts or challenges
Uphold values of dignity, respect, and student autonomy in all interactions.
Any other duties as may be reasonably directed by the Principal.
This job description should not be seen as all encompassing, and the post holder will be expected to undertake any other responsibilities appropriate to the post as identified by the company.
The post holder will further Salutem’s vision and comply with the policies and procedures of Salutem and the school. This job description will be kept under review to ensure that it remains up to date.
The post holder will be consulted about any proposed changes. Salutem Care and Education are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All offers of employment are subject to rigorous pre-employment checks, including enhanced DBS, in line with our stringent safer recruitment policy.
Successful candidates for all posts will undergo a minimum of 6 months’ probation period.
Closing date is 30th June 2025. Interviews w/c 7th July 2025.
