Full job descriptionAspiring Occupational Therapist
East Grinstead - Aspiring Occupational Therapist - Learning Support Assistant - SEN - SEMH - £93-105 per day - West Sussex
A specialist built school based in East Grinstead is looking for a dedicated graduate wanting to gain experience as an Aspiring Occupational Therapist/SEN Learning Support Assistant (SEN LSA).
This SEN School in East Grinstead has a Therapy Department which is staffed by qualified therapists and therapy assistants and they are based around the school and have a clinic room for individual work. Much therapy follows a ’blended’ model of therapeutic intervention which is delivered across the curriculum, and there is close liaison with teaching staff and parents.
With this Aspiring Occupational Therapist/SEN LSA role in East Grinstead, you will have the opportunity to ’get your foot in the door’ and work closely with the therapists, enabling you to expand your knowledge, skillset, and gain relevant practical experience, which is invaluable for you, as an Aspiring Occupational Therapist.
Professional Skills & Requirements:
*Ability to help the class teacher with the learning experience
*Willing to work 1:1 and in small groups with students
*Able to develop knowledge and experience to deliver appropriate support
*Able to encourage the development of social skills and support students’ individual needs
*Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
*Able to provide behaviour and pastoral support
*Attend staff meetings and complete appropriate CPD
*Ensure safeguarding of students
*Able to commute to East Grinstead
Personal Qualities:
*Passionate about helping children to achieve their full potential
*Able to build confidence and motivation
*Ability to build robust and effective relationships with students
*Ability to remain calm and resilient when placed in situations of stress or conflict
*Caring, compassionate, and a good listener

Candidates registering with Academics Ltd will need to have or apply for an Enhanced DBS and/or overseas police check where appropriate.
Apply now or contact Maddy Thatcher at Academics Ltd:
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Salary will be determined by the successful candidate’s qualifications and relevant experience, and will be in accordance with the client’s pay policy.