Occupational Therapist

Job Title:  Occupational Therapist

Reference No(s): QA OT 092024

Salary: £37,657.83 - £46,160.69 (G37-H44) *Pro Rata Actual, £29,667.34 - £36,366.00

Location: Rugby, Warwickshire

Closing Date: 18/12/2024

Interviews: 08/01/2025

Start Date: TBC

Hours of Work: Full time (35 hours per week) 39 weeks per year paid 44.6        

Be part of a team that is passionate and committed to making a positive difference to the lives of the pupils and their families; in an innovative school in Rugby, for children and young people with autism and/or social, emotional and mental health needs.

About Us

In September 2019, MacIntyre Academies Trust opened a new and exciting Academy in a purpose-built state of the art building in Rugby, Warwickshire for children and young people with social, emotional and mental health needs and/or au tism, aged between 7 years and 19 years. The school has specialist facilities including a sensory room, therapy room, interactive immersive classroom, soft play room, recording studio and photography suite. We are very proud of our holistic curriculum which enables the pupils to benefit from blended therapy in the classroom. We have a café located at the front of the school where parents can meet and the pupils can display the items they have made within the school which will be available to purchase. We are passionate to support our pupils and families from the local community to ensure the best outcomes.

Whilst the new building was being constructed the academy was located in a temporary modern school building on the out-skirts of Nuneaton and opened with 30 pupils in September 2017 rising to 55 pupils in September 2018.

MacIntyre Academies is delighted to have been chosen to set up this Academy which joins the existing ‘Endeavour Academy’ in Oxford which opened in 2014 and ‘Discovery Academy’ which opened in September 2015 and Venture Academy in 2020. MacIntyre Academies is sponsored by MacIntyre Charity, which over the last 50 years, has developed a strong reputation nationally, as a high quality, person centred organisation.

The Role                                                                                                              

You will be responsible for developing and providing a high quality specialised pediatric occupational therapy service to children and young people aged 9 to 19 who have autism and / or social & emotional difficulties. This will include carrying out student assessments to include sensory integration. You will support and enhance the young person’s ability to perform every day activities and participate in multiple environments.  

You will work with the leadership and staff teams in the academy. You will contribute to the creation of an ethos, supporting a vision and direction which enables effective support, and achievement by students, and, a sustained improvement in the young people’s spiritual, moral, social, cultural, mental and physical well-being.       

Your role will support young people in preparation for the opportunities, responsibilities and experiences of adult life. This is an exciting yet challenging time to join this academy and really make your mark whilst developing your career. If this challenge inspires you then we are waiting to hear from you. 

About You

You will have the relevant degree or diploma to practice and hold the knowledge and experience of working with young people with autism and associated learning difficulties. You will have demonstrable experience of undertaking the assessment and implementation of sensory integration.  

You will need to have knowledge and experience of developing working practices in line with regulatory organisations and the Academy’s policies. You will also need to be a facilitative and effective communicator both written and verbal to enable you to build strong links with all internal and external stakeholders

Benefits – Our people are the heart of our success

·       A competitive salary  

·       Discretionary Special School Allowance £750 per annum (pro rata role dependent) 

·       Excellent local government pension scheme 

·       Family Friendly policies 

·       Wellbeing, Bereavement and Menopause policies 

·       Enhanced Sick Pay 

·       Wellbeing initiatives in your setting 

·       Full induction 

·       Training and development and the support of a trained line manager and dedicated senior leaders 

·       Access to further professional development  

·       Cycle to Work Scheme 

·       Annual MAT Life Day to take for that special occasion 

·       Annual Flu Jabs 

·       Free eye tests through Specsavers 

·       An Employee Assistance Programme to Support your health and wellbeing an access to various perks including discounts Tesco, Cineworld, Go Ape and many more 

·       Death in Service 

·       Long Service Recognition 

·       Recommend a Friend Scheme - £100 Voucher 

·       Trained Mental Health First Aiders 

·       Enhanced DBS Certificate (Paid for by MacIntyre Academies) 

·       Self service portal to facilitate leave and amend personal information 

·       We have an active employee engagement programme which includes Termly ‘You are Awesome’ awards, an annual Employee Big Thank you Day, Annual CPD Trust wide conference. 

·       Access to Blue Light Card/ Discounts for Teachers which offers thousands of amazing discounts online and on the high street for social care staff/ Teachers and support staff