Occupational Therapist

Summary:

Specialist Occupational Therapist job opportunity with a focus on education and development.

About the School:

The school is dedicated to providing specialist education and support for pupils on the autism spectrum, ensuring they achieve their full potential in both education and life.

The Opportunity:

As a Specialist Occupational Therapist, you will play a key role in delivering bespoke occupational therapy assessments and interventions to pupils with developmental trauma, neurodivergent needs, or SEMH challenges. This is a chance to make a real difference in an education setting that values innovation, growth, and collaboration.

Key Responsibilities:

• Deliver specialist occupational therapy assessments and interventions tailored to individual pupil needs.
• Work collaboratively with education and clinical teams to support pupils’ independence and development.
• Maintain an assigned caseload, with support from a designated clinical supervisor and site lead.
• Contribute to staff training and consultation as required.
• Uphold the standards outlined in the OFG Occupational Therapy Ways of Working.
• Engage in quality improvement initiatives and enhanced service delivery.
• Communicate effectively with pupils, families, and carers.
• Apply knowledge of legislation, information governance, and confidentiality standards.

Qualifications & Skills:

Required

• BSc or MSc in Occupational Therapy.
• HCPC registered and member of RCOT.
• Relevant experience in a previously held role working with pupils with learning disabilities, SEMH, or neurodivergent needs.
• Experience of multi-disciplinary working in a range of settings, with some responsibility for service and team performance.
• Experience of communicating with families, carers, and working with autistic children and young people.
• Experience of working in an education setting.
• Strong communication, analytical, and judgmental skills.
• Understanding of the relationship between behaviour and communication.
• Knowledge of physical needs, dexterity, coordination, and sensory skills.
• Up-to-date knowledge of approaches relating to neurodivergence, learning disability, and trauma-informed practice.
• Evidence of continuous professional development and self-development.

Preferred

• 3+ years of experience practicing as an OT.
• Evidence of formal postgraduate study in Sensory Integration, developmental trauma, or sensory attachment.

Compensation & Benefits:

• Competitive salary up to £53,200 FTE, DOE.
• £3000 Welcome Bonus (payable in two instalments).
• £2000 CPD Training Allowance.
• Comprehensive benefits package including life assurance, pension scheme, wellbeing support, and family growth support.