South Thames Colleges Group
Occupational Therapy Assistant
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Occupational Therapy Assistant
At South Thames Colleges Group, we are seeking a dedicated and enthusiastic Occupational Therapy Assistant to assist the Occupational Therapist to carry out Occupational Therapy recommendations to support learners with learning and communication differences e.g. ADHD, ASD, dyspraxia, learning disabilities, and complex needs.
About the Role
You’ll implement individual and/or group sessions to support participation in functional learning activities and liaise with the teaching teams and family/carers in order to provide a coordinated approach and ensure Occupational therapy recommendations are integrated into each learner’s day. Monitoring therapeutic recommendations to ensure effectiveness, you’ll contribute to and carry out Holistic support plans and prepare contributions for EHCP reviews as required.
Key Responsibilities
- Implement individual and/or group sessions to support participation in functional learning activities.
- Liaise with teaching teams and family/carers to provide a coordinated approach.
- Monitor therapeutic recommendations to ensure effectiveness.
- Contribute to and carry out Holistic support plans.
- Prepare contributions for EHCP reviews as required.
Required Skills and Experience
- Successful recent record of working with a caseload of young adults with a wide range of learning, communication differences, and support needs.
- Experience of devising and implementing Occupational Therapy recommendations for young adults with communication difference, ASD, and complex needs.
- Experience of contributing to assessment reports or feedback for a wide audience.
- Ability to support through the delivery of quality therapeutic recommendations, communication development, staff development, and student success.
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Personal Attributes
- Organised individual, able to communicate effectively at all levels.
- Ability to use initiative and prioritise workload.
- Ability to work under pressure and to strict deadlines.
- Good computer skills.
- Ability to work flexibly and contribute to the review of existing systems/service development.
- Ability to keep clear and accurate records.
Benefits
- Generous annual leave of 27 days plus up to 8 additional days over Christmas/New Year.
- Additional 5 days Wellbeing leave.
- Excellent pension scheme that receives a significant financial contribution from the employer (Teachers Pensions or Local Government Pension Scheme).
- Subsidised sports facilities and professional development and training.
- Salary sacrifice cycle to work scheme.
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About Us
South Thames Colleges Group is an equal opportunities employer and is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults.
We are committed to equality of opportunity for all staff and applications from individuals are encouraged regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, and marriage and civil partnerships.
As part of our due diligence checks on prospective employees, successful candidates will be subject to an enhanced DBS check, satisfactory references, an online search, and proof of eligibility to work in the UK.
The South Thames Colleges Group is made up of Carshalton College, Kingston College, Merton College, and South Thames College, which merged on 1 August 2017. South Thames Colleges Group is one of London’s largest providers of post-16 education and training and is an ongoing and significant contributor to its local communities. We aim to put students’ success at the heart of everything we do.
We are looking for hard-working and collaborative people who can join our team and help challenge our students to progress and achieve.
Application Deadline
Closing date for the return of completed applications is 11th August 2026.
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