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Occupational Therapist (OT) - Part Time Maternity Cover

Salary: Salary is dependant on experience and is paid in twelve equal installments throughout the year.

Job type: Part Time, Maternity Cover

Start date: December 2024 / January 2025 - Depending on availability to facilitate handover

Apply by: 18 November 2024

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Job overview

• Join Our Team: Occupational Therapist Opportunity

• Part Time - Three days per week 08:30-16:30 (potentially able to accommodate two days per week)

• Maternity Cover - Approximately 12 Months from January 2025

• 40 weeks working per year centered around when the school is in session.

• FTE Salary £32,140.00 to 42,669.00

 

The Holmewood School is an Outstanding independent day school for neurodivergent children and young people (ages 7 to 19) with a primary diagnosis of Autism. We are proud of our Advanced Autism Accreditation from the National Autistic Society (NAS) and our inclusive, dynamic community across three North London sites (Woodside Park, Muswell Hill, and Finchley Central).

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We are seeking a passionate Occupational Therapist to join our Multidisciplinary Team (MDT). You’ll work alongside a full-time Occupational Therapist to support our students' diverse needs.

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Your Role:

• Conduct assessments and deliver tailored interventions for students aged 7-19.

• Collaborate closely with the MDT and education colleagues to provide holistic OT input and training.

• Work across all three sites as required to meet the needs of our students.

• Access ongoing external training to support your professional development and ensure you have the skills needed for this role.

 

What We Offer:

• Specialist training and support as required, tailored towards the candidate’s interests.

• A collaborative environment within the Cavendish Education family of schools, where creativity and “thinking differently” are celebrated.

• The opportunity to be part of an innovative, supportive community committed to staff wellbeing and growth.

 

What We’re Looking For:

• HCPC Registration and a Degree in Occupational Therapy.

• At least two years of experience working with autistic children and young people.

• Strong knowledge of autism, neurodiversity, and relevant interventions (e.g., Sensory Integration, Executive Function Skills).

• Flexibility, a sense of humour, resilience, reliability, and a passion for working with neurodivergent students.

 

Benefits:

• Working days to be mutually agreed for the successful candidate.

• Extensive support for your personal and professional growth.

• A chance to make a real impact on the lives of young people with neurodivergent needs, working within a creative, forward-thinking team.

 

Interested? We welcome you to contact for more information or to discuss the position, to do so please contact Louise Wallis-Jones (Multidisciplinary Therapy Team Lead) at 020 3908 8991 or lwallis-jones@thsl.org.uk.

Interview Process - Interviews will be held in two stages. The first stage will take place online via Google Meet with the MDT Lead. The second stage will consist of an in person interview with the MDT Lead and Headteacher and a written task.

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How to Apply

The closing date for applications via TES is Monday, 18th November 2024, at 10pm.

Please apply early as we may close the advert once posts are filled.

 

 Applicants must be able to provide evidence of having the right to live and work in the UK. We are not able to offer sponsorship for this position.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff to share this commitment. Successful applicants will be subject to an enhanced DBS check prior to employment. All candidates are also required to declare any cautions or convictions at the point of application. 

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation or age. We encourage diversity in our staffing in order for children and young people to see themselves represented in society.

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SEN Teaching Assistant - Secondary School Age Students

The Holmewood School London

Finchley and Muswell Hill, North London

• £20,973.25 - £22,556.72 per year

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Salary: Depending on experience and qualifications.

Job type: Full Time, Part Time, Permanent

Start date: November 2024 / January 2025

Apply by: 5 November 2024

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Job overview

SEN Teaching Assistants

Join Our Warm and Friendly Team at The Holmewood School London

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We are looking for dynamic, energetic, flexible, and enthusiastic Teaching Assistants to join our small, warm, and friendly team. This recruitment is due to an increase in our student numbers.

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Full-Time / Part-Time Positions Available

We are primarily looking to recruit full-time Teaching Assistants but are open to exploring part-time candidates if we can achieve the required level of cover for our students.

 

Your Role

You will support teachers with classroom practice and assist pupils in their academic, social, and emotional learning. Committed to providing the best opportunities for our students, you will work with a rewarding but sometimes challenging group of learners, ensuring that every child is supported to achieve their full potential. This role will be based with students in Key Stage 3,4 & 5.

 

Locations

We have three campuses in the Finchley and Muswell Hill areas:

• Lower School in North Finchley, conveniently located opposite Woodside Park station (Northern Line). Key Stage 2 and 3 students.

• Upper School at a lovely campus in Muswell Hill. Key Stage 4 and 5 students.

• A newly refurbished Creative Campus near Finchley Central, where students travel for Art, Computing, and Food Technology lessons.

The successful candidate will primarily be based at either the Lower or Upper campus but may also work across all three campuses as needed and accompany students to external places of learning.

 

What We Offer

• The benefit of working to a school calendar with an average of 37 weeks per academic year.

• An excellent professional development package.

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About Us

The Holmewood School is an independent day school for neurodivergent children and young people aged 7 to 19, with a primary diagnosis of Autism. Our students are broadly similar to their mainstream peers in academic ability but require support with communication and interaction, executive functioning, anxiety, and other needs related to their diagnosis. Many of our students also have a diagnosis of ADHD and/or dyslexia.

 

We were awarded an Outstanding rating by Ofsted in May 2022 and have Advanced Accreditation Status from the National Autistic Society. As part of the Cavendish Group, a unique network of independent day and boarding schools, we believe in ‘thinking differently’ and being as creative as possible in our teaching. We also have strong community links and work closely with the other schools in our group.

 

What We’re Looking For

You must have experience working with children and a personal or professional understanding of autism. We are seeking candidates with the following essential qualities:

• Flexibility and adaptability

• A sense of humour

• Reliability and punctuality

• Stamina and resilience

• The ability to work under pressure

 

Interview Process - Interviews will be held in two stages. The first stage will take place online via Google Meet. The second stage will consist of a trial session at one of our campuses, where shortlisted candidates will spend time with our students and complete a short written task.

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How to Apply

The closing date for applications via TES is Tuesday, 5th November 2024, at 10am.

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Please apply early as we may close the advert once posts are filled. For more information, contact Alison Turner, HR Manager, at 020 8920 0660 or recruitment@thsl.org.uk

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Additional Details

• Full-time working hours are 8:30am to 4:30pm, Monday to Friday.

• While primarily based at one campus, you may be required to work across all three campuses to meet student needs.

• Applicants must have the right to live and work in the UK at the time of application. We are unable to offer sponsorship for this role.

 

Safeguarding and Compliance - We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff to share this commitment.

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Successful applicants will be subject to an enhanced DBS check and an online search prior to employment.

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It is an offence to apply for this role if the applicant is barred from engaging in regulated activity relevant to children.

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 Applicants must be able to provide evidence of having the right to live and work in the UK. We are not able to offer sponsorship for this position.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff to share this commitment. Successful applicants will be subject to an enhanced DBS check prior to employment. All candidates are also required to declare any cautions or convictions at the point of application. 

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation or age. We encourage diversity in our staffing in order for children and young people to see themselves represented in society.

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