Occupational therapist

About the role


📍 Earlsfield, London

💼 Full-time | Term-time only (37 weeks)

💰 £35-38K salary, depending on experience

📅 Start date: 23 Feb

⏳ Apply ASAP


Chelsea Hall School is a unique specialist school for primary-aged students with mild to moderate, and sometimes multiple, learning needs. A primary diagnosis of autism, ADHD, or global developmental delay are just some of the complex profiles you would be working with in a role with us.


We are looking for an experienced OT to provide occupational therapy to Chelsea Hall students. You’ll deliver therapy and education programmes based on pupils’ individual needs, including the preparation, delivery, and evaluation of support programmes; and the delivery and assessment of pupil interventions in and outside of school.


In collaboration with caregivers and teaching staff, you’ll provide therapeutic targets for integration into the curriculum as part of each student’s IEP. You’ll also deliver regular assessments and progress reports, and participate in appraisals and clinical and management supervision as and when required. In addition to your responsibilities as a therapist, you’ll contribute to and support all aspects of school life, helping with safeguarding both on the school premises and during school outings and other activities.


In return, we can offer:


* Salary of £35,000-£48,000 (Depending on experience)
* UK sponsorship, if required
* Company pension scheme
* Professional development and additional training
* The opportunity to work in a welcoming school environment with wonderful students
* A strong and supportive leadership team, passionate about staff and student wellbeing
* An ‘employee assistance programme’ membership entitling you to home life support, work life assistance, physical and emotional health support, and wellbeing support resources
* Lunch provided daily in term time
* Sickness benefits


Essential qualifications and experience:


* HCPC registration
* Demonstrated pediatric occupationale therapy experience
* Demonstrated knowledge of the needs of children with SEN/SpLD, and experience in this environment
* Commitment to safeguarding children
* Knowledge of relevant risk management, health & safety, and child protection practices


Non-essential experience and skills:


* Experience implementing behavioural support strategies
* Experience structuring clear care plans, based on best practice
* Experience identifying strengths and development and training needs, relating to your own caseload.


Key responsibilities for this role:


* To complete comprehensive assessments for each pupil on your caseload to determine their individual therapeutic needs
* To plan, deliver and evaluate 1:1 and group evidence-based therapy programmes
* To manage (with support) a caseload of children with a range of occupational therapy needs relating to ASD, global developmental delay, and other conditions
* To ensure good preparation for and participation in team meetings and all parents meetings, including curriculum evenings, IEP meetings, and annual reviews of EHCP meetings
* To develop effective working relationships and strong communication skills with school staff in order to liaise and problem solve as well as to train staff in relevant therapeutic strategies tailored to the needs of the children


For more about this role or to apply directly, see here: https://www.cavendisheducation.com/sponsorship/chelsea-hall-school