Job Description
Summary:
Occupational Therapist - Online role with a focus on paediatric therapeutic support.
About the School:
A school dedicated to providing therapeutic education to young people with complex needs, including neurodiverse identities and emotional school avoidance, through innovative online learning.
The Opportunity:
As an Occupational Therapist - Online, you will deliver essential therapeutic support to a paediatric caseload, helping young people aged 7-19 access education and develop life skills. This role is central to creating a supportive, inclusive, and therapeutic online learning environment for vulnerable students.
Key Responsibilities:
- Deliver occupational assessments and interventions remotely to children and young people with complex needs.
- Collaborate with the online teaching and inclusion teams to ensure a consistent therapeutic approach.
- Provide advice on moderating the online learning environment to support therapeutic engagement.
- Conduct training, workshops, and promote therapeutic practice across the school.
- Plan and coordinate online sessions, using digital tools to support sensory and developmental progress.
- Support staff in understanding and implementing therapeutic principles in their daily work.
- Maintain clinical governance standards while being creative and innovative in your approach.
- Work flexibly and independently, while collaborating effectively with multidisciplinary teams.
Qualifications & Skills:
Required
- HCPC registration with a recognised Occupational Therapy degree qualification.
- Substantial experience working with vulnerable young people, those with complex mental health needs, and/or those with challenging behaviours.
- Demonstrated ability to plan and coordinate sessions online.
- Strong digital skills, including the ability to use IT systems effectively.
- Commitment to the core values of the school, including resilience, professionalism, and inclusivity.
Preferred
- Experience with neurodiverse students and those with emotional school avoidance.
- Background in therapeutic education or special needs.
- Experience in providing training or professional development to staff.
- Knowledge of therapeutic principles and their application in educational settings.
Compensation & Benefits:
- Competitive terms and conditions with opportunities to work outside of TCES schools.
- Comprehensive Continuing Professional Development training provided at no cost.
- Remote working flexibility with access to IT equipment and technical support.