We are recruiting for Occupational Therapists to deliver an effective and efficient occupational therapy service to children and young people with a range of needs in school settings.
The full job description covers all associated skills, previous experience, and any qualifications that applicants are expected to have.
As an Occupational Therapist you will support inclusive education by enabling students to access the curriculum and school environment.
By contributing to the service development, supervision and continuous professional development.
The Role: To assess and treat students with complex physical, sensory and functional needs Use evidence based clinical reasoning to plan implement and evaluate interventions Prescribe and arrange provision of specialist equipment and adaptations Monitor and modify treatment plans to ensure effectiveness Maintain accurate clinical records and reports for EHCP reviews You will work closely with teachers, SENCOs, parents, and multi-disciplinary teams Provide training and advice to school staff on sensory integration, motor skills, and classroom adaptions Participate in EHCP meetings and contribute to goal setting Promote universal and targeted interventions to support participation for all students Advise on environmental modifications to make classrooms and school spaces accessible Support whole school approaches for sensory friendly environments and inclusion.
Essential requirements for the role: BSc (Hons) in Occupational Therapy or equivalent HCPC registration Experience working with children and young people with SEND (autism, PMLD, SLD) Excellent knowledge of sensory integration, motor development, and inclusive education strategies Excellent communication skills You will require a fully enhanced DBS for the role and be able to provide references that will reflect your skills and experience.d02fcfcb-6df4-40ee-95cf-3eb059ce3173