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Abbey School

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Chester (On-Site)

Permanent, Full time

Enhanced DBS check required

£35,556 - £42,887

full time


Based in the heart of Chester City Centre, Abbey School is an Independent Special School for young people with autism aged 4-19 years whom may have additional learning difficulties and behaviours that challenge.

Join our dynamic team as an experienced Occupational Therapist! 
If you are qualified, passionate about SEND, and align with our vision and values, we want to hear from you. Don’t miss this exciting opportunity to make a real difference – get in touch with us today!

•    Full time 
•    Start Date: As soon as possible

Please note, this position is not suitable for newly qualified Occupational Therapists.

Key responsibilities:
•    Providing occupational therapy support to children and young people aged 4-19 with complex autism, learning difficulties, and challenging behaviours
•    Collaborating with a trans-disciplinary team to ensure each pupil’s needs are understood, effectively planned for, and closely monitored
•    Advising the teaching team on pupil development to achieve optimal outcomes for each child and young person
•    Delivering both direct and indirect therapy to individuals and groups of pupils

For more information about this opportunity, please visit https://abbeyschool.com/recruitment/


Closing date: Mon 30/09/2024 at 09:00
Job reference: SS/24/292450
Vacancy downloads:

OT_Abbey_School_Recruitment_Pack.pdf

Application_form_-_Occupational_Therapist.pdf

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