Overview
Occupational Therapist / Occupational Therapy Practitioner who is a registered member of HCPC and RCOT with experience of using a wide range of assessment tools and therapeutic interventions appropriate for autistic children/young people is required to join our team at Swalcliffe Park School. We have a fantastic new job opportunity for an Occupational Therapist / Occupational Therapy Practitioner who is a registered member of HCPC and RCOT with experience of using a range of assessment tools and therapeutic interventions appropriate for autistic children/young people. Swalcliffe Park School is a non-maintained charitable incorporated organisation specialising in day and residential education and care for autistic young people (aged 10-19 years old). We currently have 73 students on role and have been awarded "+Outstanding" by Ofsted for both Education (2025) and Residential care (2025). The school also has Beacon Status Autism Accreditation and an Enhanced Practitioner Commendation. We offer excellent working conditions in a beautiful setting, including paid school holidays, opportunities for career development and staff training. We have an exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic and dynamic Occupational Therapist / Occupational Therapy Practitioner to join our friendly innovative team of three Occupational Therapists, to progress their career in paediatrics OT. The Occupational Therapy team are integrated within the school and work closely with the onsite multi-disciplinary therapy team (Speech & Language Therapy and Clinical Psychology) including joint assessments as well as joint planning and delivery of therapy sessions. The role as an Occupational Therapist / Occupational Therapy Practitioner includes responsibility for a caseload with the opportunity to carry out individual, small group and class-based interventions using evidence-based approaches within the school day and during residential hours. The role includes a strong support element for the school staff, residential staff and parents including liaisons, subject specific support, classroom and environmental modifications/advice as well as delivering workshops/training. As part of the Quality of Life research that Swalcliffe Park School is leading, the role also includes a focus on developing self-management needs within independence activities and functional life skills through delivering independence lessons as well as supporting our young people to access their community following a therapeutic framework. The applicant must be registered with HCPC and RCOT.
Responsibilities
* Provide occupational therapy services to autistic children/young people within an educational setting, including assessment, planning and delivery of individual, small group and class-based interventions.
* Collaborate with the on-site multi-disciplinary therapy team (Speech & Language Therapy and Clinical Psychology) for joint assessments, planning and delivery of therapy sessions.
* Support school staff, residential staff and parents through liaison, subject-specific support, classroom and environmental modifications/advice, and delivering workshops/training.
* Contribute to the Quality of Life research by developing self-management and independence in daily living skills and activities, and support community access within a therapeutic framework.
* Maintain professional boundaries and ensure safeguarding policies and data protection standards are followed.
Qualifications
* Honours Degree in Occupational Therapy
* Registered member of HCPC & RCOT (fully practising)
* A willingness to commit to undertaking supported CPD to achieve the Post Graduate Sensory Integration Modules, appropriate to experience and Banding under a Training Agreement
* Able to use a wide range of assessment tools and therapeutic interventions appropriate for autistic children/young people
* Able and committed to applying safeguarding policies and procedures
* Conducting assessments, analysing results and determining appropriate therapeutic package of support
* Working knowledge of a wide range of assessment tools and therapeutic interventions appropriate for autistic children/young people, appropriate to career stage/post qualification
* Working in a multi-disciplinary team environment and interagency working
* Understanding and maintaining professional boundaries
* Working within confidential and Data Protection boundaries
* Using databases for recording, maintaining, monitoring and retrieving information such as clinical notes
* Working within an educational setting on placement is desirable
* Working with autistic children, young people and/or adults is desirable
Benefits
SALARY: £31,049 - £46,580 per annum (NHS Band 5-6) depending on experience + Benefits
Benefits: 13 weeks\' paid holiday and membership of the Local Government Pension Scheme, comparable to NHS
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