Occupational Therapist

Occupational Therapist – SEN School – Richmond

Q - Are you a fully qualified and registered Occupational Therapist?

Q – Are you passionate about making a difference for children with SLCN?

An ‘Outstanding’ SEN school, is seeking a highly motivated and qualified Occupational Therapist to join their vibrant and innovative team. As an Occupational Therapist, you will have the opportunity to work with a multidisciplinary team and provide comprehensive assessments and evidence-based therapy to young people with a range of special, additional needs.

The SEN school, located in Richmond, provides educational provision to students aged 3 – 19, who have speech, language and communication difficulties.

As an Occupational Therapist, you will be working with Primary and Secondary aged students who also present with additional needs such as Autism, motor difficulties, visual impairment, emotional and behavioural challenges. As an Occupational Therapist, you will use an individualised, multi – model approach to ensure all students reach their full language and communication potential, as well as assisting with their physical and developmental needs.

This is an excellent opportunity for an enthusiastic Occupational Therapist to work within a happy and supportive environment and make a difference in the lives of children with SEN. With a small caseload and no short blocks of therapy, you have control over interventions, focusing on sensory motor development and functional skills.

You will have the support of other Occupational Therapists, SaLTs, and OTA’s.

Job Description – Occupational Therapist

· Working as an Occupational Therapist within the school

· Working within the Primary and Secondary department

· EHCP focused Occupational Therapy sessions

· Design bespoke intervention packages for children

· Work as part of a multidisciplinary team

· Liaising with parents and multidisciplinary teams regarding their implementation

· Producing reports/plans

· Supporting and representing the department in meetings and delivering training

· Collaborating with Teachers and other staff across the school

· Permanent, full-time, term-time position

· Located in Richmond

· Competitive market rate salary (depending on experience)

Person Specification – Occupational Therapist

· MUST hold relevant sector recognised full qualification and be HCPC registered

· Band 5 and Band 6/7 Occupational Therapist roles available

· Confidence, enthusiasm and a passion for learning

· Thorough understanding of the OT process and activity analysis

· Ability to build good working relationships

· Ability to manage a small group of children with complex social communication needs, promoting positive behaviour in a nurturing environment

· Excellent observation and reflective skills

· Excellent English skills, along with good reading, writing and numeracy skills

· Strong understanding of safeguarding and wellbeing

· A flexible and creative approach to treatment and therapies

· A caring and committed team player

· Passionate and enthusiastic about making a difference in the lives of SEN students

· Preferably experience working with children with SEN, particularly those with Autism

· Experience of working with similar caseloads with varying degrees of complexity

School Details – Occupational Therapist

· Rated ‘Oustanding’ by Ofsted

· SEN school for students aged 3 – 19 with speech, language and communication difficulties

· Individual and personalised learning

· Inclusive school where all students and staff are highly valued

· Whole school therapeutic approach – support from an enthusiastic and dedicated team of therapy staff and teachers

· Nurturing, supportive, happy, and harmonious environment

· Continued professional development

· Competitive salary and generous staff benefits

· Excellent facilities

· Located in Richmond

Apply for this Occupational Therapist role by sending your CV to Clarus Education. You will be contacted by your personal consultant (if shortlisted)!

We are dedicated to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expect all staff to share this commitment. You will have a safeguarding responsibility if appointed. The successful candidate will be subject to enhanced clearance through the Disclosure and Barring Service and employment will be subject to references.

This post is not exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974.

Please see our website page headed ‘About’ and scroll to the bottom to see our ‘Privacy Notice’ for an explanation about how we use information we collect about you.

Occupational Therapist – SEN School – Richmond