Overview
We are seeking an enthusiastic, creative, and motivated School Based Occupational Therapist to join our expanding multi-disciplinary team and work with students in school settings. As an Occupational Therapist, you will play a vital role in unlocking students' potential by assessing their needs for Education, Health and Care Plans (EHCPs) and providing specialised interventions. This is achieved by working collaboratively with multidisciplinary and teaching teams across various school settings to ensure that interventions are effectively integrated into the student's daily life. A key function is equipping teaching staff with the skills to confidently support students in achieving their occupational therapy goals. In your role as Occupational Therapist, you will conduct comprehensive assessments of students\' sensory, motor, and self-care skills for Education, Health and Care Plans (EHCPs), as well as developing and implementing individualised intervention plans and collaborating with teachers, parents, and other professionals to integrate these goals into the student\'s learning environment. The role also involves evaluating intervention effectiveness, providing training to teaching staff, and maintaining accurate documentation. The therapist will actively participate in multidisciplinary meetings to ensure coordinated care for students with complex needs.
Responsibilities
* Conduct comprehensive assessments of students\' sensory, motor, and self-care skills for Education, Health and Care Plans (EHCPs).
* Develop and implement individualised intervention plans and collaborate with teachers, parents, and other professionals to integrate goals into the student\'s learning environment.
* Evaluate intervention effectiveness and provide training to teaching staff to support students\' occupational therapy goals.
* Maintain accurate documentation and actively participate in multidisciplinary meetings to ensure coordinated care for students with complex needs.
Qualifications
* HCPC and RCOT registration
* Recognised Bachelor\'s or Master\'s degree in occupational therapy
Desirable experience
* Paediatric occupational therapy experience
* Experience working within a specialist paediatric setting
* Experience working within school settings
* Experience completing assessments for Education, Health, and Care Plans
* Specialist CPD and/or training
* Trauma-Informed care experience
* Experience working with paediatric social, emotional, and mental health needs
Salary and Terms
* Salary: Up to £50,960 FTE, dependent on experience - All experience levels considered - multiple positions available due to growth
* Hours: 37.5 Hour Week - Flexible working across 6 days (Monday-Saturday)
* Contract: Permanent - Summer contract - 50 weeks (5 weeks off in summer break, + 22 days holiday)
About London Children\'s Practice
The London Children\'s Practice is a renowned multidisciplinary hub, with a 15-year legacy of delivering exceptional care to children, young people, and families, both in London and internationally. Our success is built on growth, collaboration, diversity, and care, which underpins every aspect of our therapeutic and assessment services. We work in close partnership with schools and Local Authorities, developing tailored packages of support that create meaningful, lasting outcomes. As part of the Outcomes First Group, a recognised leader in exceptional education, The London Children\'s Practice works with the OFG Momenta Connect brand. Our partnership helps young people overcome educational barriers, engage with their learning, and embrace their unique strengths to find their path. With The London Children\'s Practice entering a significant phase of growth, now is an exciting time for new employees to join and develop professionally.
At the London Children\'s Practice, we provide exceptional care by investing in our team. Here\'s what we offer:
* Ongoing Professional Development: Access training opportunities that support your career growth and interests.
* Comprehensive Wellbeing Support: Prioritise a healthy work-life balance with our dedicated support services and wellness initiatives.
* Expert Supervision and Mentoring: Work with experienced practitioners who provide guidance for your paediatric occupational therapy journey.
* Structured Clinical Growth: Benefit from regular in-house training, workshops, and supervision to refine your skills.
* Paediatric OT Onboarding Program: Our experienced team offers a dedicated program to help newly qualified or paediatric-new OTs build core skills.
Your health and wellbeing are important to us, so you\'ll get an exceptional reward and flexible benefits package including:
* 5 weeks off in the school summer break
* 22 days of annual leave + years of service allowance
* 1 CPD day to use towards training
* Annual CPD opportunities + Monthly internal CPD provided
* Life Assurance
* Pension scheme with options to increase your contributions
* "Your Wellbeing Matters" - access to a wide range of first-class mental health support services and physical health checks
* Family Growth Support - inclusive benefits package covering enhanced maternity and paternity leave, along with paid fertility treatment support.
* A wide range of health, wellbeing, and insurance benefits
* 100s of discount options valid in the UK and abroad
* Cycle to Work Schemes
* Electric Car Purchase Scheme
* Critical illness cover
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