Occupational Therapist – Paediatrics (KS1 & KS2)
ESSEX – ONSITE – TERM TIME ONLY
Greys Specialist Recruitment are working on behalf of our client to help them recruit for an Occupational Therapist based in a fantastic school with children in key stage 1 and key stage 2 classes.
Key Responsibilities
* Plan, resource & prepare effective and engaging therapy programmes for pupils (supported by the teacher and leaders).
* Plan, lead and deliver whole-staff OT‑specific training, according to individual knowledge/experience.
* Liaise professionally with colleagues as appropriate.
* Build positive working relationships with families.
* Ensure that pupils are supervised and safe at all times.
Essential Skills & Traits
* Outstanding communication skills (with pupils, families & professionals).
* Strong ability to work constructively and collaboratively at all times as part of a unified team.
* Strong ability to work successfully with children with extremely challenging behaviour.
* Reflective & eager to progress professionally.
* Attention to detail, including in terms of presentation, punctuality and supporting the maintenance of an attractive environment for therapy & learning.
Essential Knowledge & Understandings
* Outstanding knowledge and understanding of occupational therapy, including areas of specialism, wider therapies and their applications.
* Demonstrate an advanced understanding of child development and strategies for pupils with SEMH, developmental delay, specific learning and mental health needs (PTSD, ADHD, ASD).
* Understanding of mental health in children, psychological damage, trauma and the impact of adverse early years experiences and mental health difficulties on child development, attachment and behaviour – with an understanding of how occupational therapy can support reparation and development.
* Understanding of relevant policies/codes of practice and awareness of relevant legislation.
* General understanding of the national curriculum and school provision with a willingness to engage in further training where appropriate.
Qualifications, Training and Experience
* Successful completion of an accredited occupational therapy programme, with certification & associated registration with appropriate body (i.e. HCPC) (essential).
* Experience of working with children & young people in challenging contexts (essential).
* High level of competence in English and mathematics (essential).
* An appropriate level of experience of operating in the classroom (or similar) environment with children with SEMH who present challenging behaviour (essential).
* Experience of working with sensory integration (desirable).
* Further training or qualifications related to therapy, children & young people, special educational needs and/or leadership & management (desirable).
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