Occupational Therapist

Location: Somerset;
West Hatch TA3 5RH
and Hambridge TA10 0BG

Salary: Up to £45,000 DoE
Contract: Full Time or 4 days per week
Welcome Bonus: £4,000

We are looking for an enthusiastic HCPC-registered Occupational Therapist to join Somerset Progressive School. You will play a key role in delivering high-quality support for pupils with complex special educational needs and disabilities across our two small Somerset sites, which provide space for personalised learning and development. This role is available on a full-time or part-time basis, offering flexibility within Keys.

As a part of our wider Clinical Team, you will have access to a wide range of professionals to support you, from our in-house Clinical Team and Senior Leadership Team within the School.

Somerset Progressive School prides itself on being very unique. Both sites are set in rural locations on the outskirts of Taunton. Each site offers an attractive and stimulating learning environment, combining specialised teaching facilities with local resources.

There is a high staff to pupil ratio with most receiving 1:1 tuition or working in small groups. Pupils are encouraged to work alongside others and co-operatively in pairs and small groups, as the development of social skills and independent work strategies are vital.

• Intervention and consultation
• Play a key role in the provision of high-quality services for pupils with complex special educational needs and disabilities
• Work with the support of other professionals within our Clinical Team in this varied and rewarding role

• A HCPC registration (requirement)
• Have an interest in attachment and developmental trauma
• Post qualification experience of SEN education
• Familiarity with a variety of SALT assessments tools and interventions, appropriate to the needs of children and young people with complex needs.
• Passionate champions of students with SEND
• Have a full-UK Driving License and access to a vehicle

• Welcome Bonus: £4,000; split into two instalments. £2,000 when you start employment, and the final £2,000 when you pass probation
• Salary: Up to £45,000 DoE
• Career Progression: We have a whole world of opportunities available within the group. Many of our managers have progressed into Senior Leaders within our organisation
• DBS Check: we cover the cost of your DBS check and subsequent renewals
• Ongoing Training and Development: Supported by our award winning Learning and Development Team, you will receive ongoing training and development throughout your career
• Pension Scheme: start growing that pot for a healthy and happy retirement
• Wellbeing Support, Advice and Guidance: via our Employee Assistance Program though an online portal or over the telephone
• Staff Referral Scheme: earn a generous bonus for spreading the word and referring a friend to join our team
• EPIC Awards: All of our employees are EPIC in our eyes and do some incredible things each and every day. Each month, we recognise those that have shown that they really live by our values with EPIC awards and a fantastic prize on offer
• Discounts at Highstreet retailers, days out, gifts, holidays and even when buying a car: available via a Blue Light card save up to 50% with certain retailers

We are proud to be an Equal Opportunities Employer and welcome applications from all sections of the community. We are also committed to supporting the Armed Forces community through our Armed Forces Covenant. Eligible candidates from military backgrounds are guaranteed an interview – please include details of your service on your CV.

We are fully committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All posts require an enhanced DBS check.

More can be found about Keys Group and our Therapeutic Education Services here.

School tours are highly welcomed as a part of our interview selection process.

Please note we reserve the right to close the vacancy early should we receive a significant number of suitable applications.

In line with Keeping Children Safe in Education an online search will be carried out on shortlisted candidates as part of our due diligence checks.