Therapeutic Tutor

Job information Therapeutic Tutor from the Company The Outdoors Group Ltd, this latest Therapeutic Tutor job vacancy is located in the city Exeter. This latest job opening is open to job seekers who have the latest education / graduate . Job Vacancies in this Healthcare field have been opened and published up to the specified time.

Job Description :

The role of the Therapeutic Tutor will be to provide a service to the individual learners, to ensure that their time within the school is supported. This role will be expected to deliver upon agreed learning sessions and activities to learners, with a flexible approach to adjusting this, according to learner responses/needs.

The Therapeutic Tutor will support and liaise with the SEND team in implementing therapeutic interventions i.e. developing therapeutic resources for use under the direction and guidance of the School SLT. This roles requires work collaboratively with all other staff, families, carers and stakeholders to promote the wellbeing and best interests of the whole school.

Expected start date for this role will be week commencing 27/08, to facilitate induction and training before commencement of school term.

Overview of Key Responsibilities:

• The role of the Therapeutic Tutor is to provide a service to the individual learners within the school to ensure that their time within the school is supported by considering each learner’s needs as required through that time to enable them to become lifelong.
• The role purpose is to support the individual learners to develop their skills to enable them to become more independent and able to live a lifestyle of their choosing that supports health and wellbeing.
• The role of the Therapeutic Tutor will be to provide a service to the individual learners within the school to ensure that their time within the school is supported. To deliver agreed learning sessions /activities to learners, adjusting lessons/activity according to learner responses/needs. To support and liaise with the SEND team in implementing therapeutic interventions i.e. developing therapeutic resources for use under the direction and guidance of the SENDCOS, the Head of Teaching and Learning and the Head of Pastoral with the School Senior Leadership Team.
• The Therapeutic Tutor post will help to ensure an emotionally and physically safe and stimulating learning environment for children’s needs as required through that time to enable them to become lifelong. If you are interested in joining our motivated team to work in a new innovative setting, in the outdoors, we look forward to receiving your application.
• The Therapeutic Tutor will understand the communication needs of the school with learning disability, autism and complex needs and will build upon this understanding of needs throughout all individual interactions to bring about best practice in all aspects of engagement.
• The Therapeutic Tutor will follow the schools learning pathways to assess and provide intervention for the learners within the school either individually or in groups in a outdoors environment.
• To work collaboratively with all other staff, families, carers and stakeholders to promote the wellbeing and best interests of the whole school.

MAIN PURPOSE OF THE JOB:

The Therapy Tutor will be directly reporting and accountable to the SENDCo, who is the leading professional position in the school in charge of learners’ special educational needs and disabilities. The primary objective is to provide delivery of therapies and training to learners, staff and families to promote a culture that embraces and supports neurodiversity by:

• Provide day-to-day delivery of therapies and model outstanding therapeutic practice.
• Ensure the effective implementation of the curriculum for the overall development of, and to ensure the wellbeing, of the individual learner.
• To observe, assess and create plans for learners.
• To promote and develop learner accessibility and wellbeing.
• To advise and consult with professionals in and for annual reviews, referrals and ICP meetings.
• To provide therapies for learners attending The Outdoors School through individual, group and/or teacher directed therapy sessions.
• Provide assessment for current learners as needed.
• To contribute to training of staff and others as required.
• To provide written documents as needed at a professional standard.
• Abide by the TOS Charter and Communication Code.

The job description may be revised annually:

Job Summary

Duties include the delivery of therapy intervention ensuring that the programmes are integral to the learners’ educational and developmental programme.

PRINCIPAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

• To be responsible for the delivery of specialist therapy services at The Outdoors School including assessment, diagnosis and therapy specifically for all learners identified or as directed.
• To provide specialist intervention demonstrating clinical effectiveness by the use of evidence based practice and outcome measures while being able to adapt practices to meet individual learners’ need.
• To provide specialist therapy services utilising a variety of service delivery models including individual, joint, multidisciplinary, group and tutor directed sessions.
• To use specialist knowledge of standardised assessment and other assessment tools in combination with advanced reasoning skills to record baseline measures and/or differential diagnoses.
• Management of a highly complex and demanding caseload of children with complex needs.
• To develop and implement programmes for individual and groups using expertise to create innovative and effective ways of working where appropriate to maximise individual learners’ potential.
• To attend and participate in regular multidisciplinary team and symbols meetings.
• To regularly monitor and review the learners’ ongoing needs.
• To liaise closely with all staff to support implementation of appropriate strategies on a daily basis.
• To actively support other staff members when they identify the communication needs of learners by brainstorming, supporting and implementing possible solutions.
• To devise and write intervention programmes for implementation by tutors and other staff.
• Safeguarding duties
• Leading assemblies
• Updating/maintaining records eg School Pod
• Engage in staff supervision and appraisal process
• Engage in critical reflective practice and participate in CPD opportunities, developing and sharing ideas and best practice for training and delivery.
• Ensure that learners experience a supportive and positive staff team at all times
• Ensure that you play alongside learners for at least two hours a week to experience a supportive and positive place of learning for all

PROFESSIONAL DUTIES:

• To deliver all aspects of therapy intervention according to relevant evident based practices.
• To provide reports to contribute to the learners’ annual reviews.
• To maintain records of invention according to professional standards
• To maintain professional status and competence at a specialist level, taking responsibility for keeping own knowledge and skills up to date by engaging in continuing professional development and maintaining a portfolio of CPD.
• To attend regular clinical supervision.
• To identify professional development evidenced within an annual appraisal with line manager.
• To have knowledge of and work within the framework of relevant procedures including Safeguarding/Child Protection etc.

INTERPERSONAL AND COMMUNICATION DUTIES:

• To communicate in a clear, concise and culturally appropriate manner to learners, staff and family members.
• To be effective in seeking relevant information from other professionals and staff in order to make differential diagnosis and to plan to meet the learner’s needs.
• To effectively motivate learners and staff to engage in the therapy by utilising a range of activities, strategies and techniques.
• To attend and participate in relevant clinical, care and organisational meetings as required.
• To negotiate across a rand of issues with others around case management of complex cases.
• To promote positive relationships with learners, families and staff.
• To effectively use IT including Microsoft Word, email, internet to write reports.
• To ensure that parents/staff are involved in the planning and prioritisation of their programmes wherever possible.

EDUCATIONAL DUTIES:

• To contribute to planning and delivering of training (both formal and informal) to parents, tutors and other school staff.
• To participate in the induction of new staff members to The Outdoors School.
• To work closely with the tutors and other therapists to agree on and implement the use of new symbols and approaches in the school and to construct/adapt appropriate communication resources for various curriculum and play activities during the day.
• To agree with the SEND team and ensure the consistency of symbols used throughout the school and to advise staff on symbols and resources.

RESEARCH DUTIES:

• To maintain an up to date knowledge of new techniques and appraise and implement new interventions as appropriate.
• To engage in reporting on clinical practice, evidence based practice and research in order to improve services to pupils.
• To participate in research projects and to collect and provide research data as appropriate
• To be responsible for security, care and maintenance of equipment and reporting maintenance issues efficiently and quickly.

Whilst every effort has been made to explain the main duties and responsibilities of the post, each individual task undertaken may not be identified.Employees will be expected to comply with any reasonable request from a manager to undertake work of a similar level that is not specified in this job description.Employees are expected to be courteous and provide a welcoming environment to visitors and telephone callers.This job description is current at the date shown, but in consultation with you, may be changed by the Headteacher to reflect or anticipate changes in the job.

PERSON SPECIFICATIONSkills, Knowledge & Experience

Essential

• Understanding of learners with complex special educational needs.
• Dealing positively with young people who have behavioural, emotional, social and learning difficulties.
• Understand procedures and legislation relating to confidentiality.
• Excellent interpersonal skills with adults and children.
• Good organisational skills and the ability to prioritise.
• Excellent time management skills.
• Excellent IT skills and ability to use a range of computer software.
• Ability to keep legible and accurate records in accordance with legal and professional standards.
• An ability to work with learners individually and in groups.
• Knowledge of behaviour management strategies for positive outcomes.
• Understanding of or willingness to learn about therapeutic approaches for working with learners individually and in groups.
• Well-developed communication skills including effective verbal and written communication in English.

Desirable

• Knowledge of behaviour intervention and support practices.
• Knowledge of inter-agency working.
• Experience of working with learners with challenging behaviour outdoors.
• Previous experience working within outdoor education or Forest School settings.

Personal Qualities

Essential

• A strong love of the outdoors in all weathers.
• A strong commitment to the alternative approach within education, including working with learners directly and supporting other staff to do so.
• Ability to foster good relationships with staff and learners.
• Flexible and able to work on own initiative and as a team member.
• Ability to work with young people from different social, cultural and ethnic backgrounds.
• To be able to identify barriers to learning and to encourage young people to identify and overcome them.
• Ability to adapt quickly and effectively to changing circumstances, situations.
• Demonstrate a commitment and passion for the forest school ethos.
• Enthusiasm and drive for improvement.
• Ability to work successfully as part of a team.
• Commitment to improving outcomes for children and families.
• Commitment to safeguarding and safe practice.
• Commitment to Equal Opportunities.
• Determination and the highest expectations of work and behaviour.

Desirable

• Sense of humour.
• Forward-thinking.

Qualifications & Training

Essential

• 5 GCSE’s grade A-C or equivalent.
• Willingness to undergo training the organisation feels is appropriate.
• Experience of working within a school setting.
• Ability to undertake delegated tasks.
• Good problem solving skills.
• A commitment to, and enthusiasm for Continuing Professional Development.

Desirable

• Outdoor, Adventure or Forest School specific paediatric First Aid.
• Safeguarding Level 2.
• Forest School Leader L3.
• Experience of working as part of a multidisciplinary team.
• Experience of working with learners with complex Special Educational Needs.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: From £27,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Company events
• Company pension
• Free parking
• Health & wellbeing programme
• Sick pay

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

Work Location: On the road

Expected start date: 03/09