Occupational Therapist

Salary: £42,000 – £60,000 per year

Are you an experienced Occupational Therapist in search of a new, unique role?

Do you have the drive to make a difference to the lives of children with Autism?

What if we told you that you would benefit from fully funded training and development opportunities?

We currently have a fantastic opportunity for an Occupational Therapist to join a friendly, multi-disciplinary therapy team at an Outstanding SEN school.

You will be providing specialist, direct and indirect therapy for students aged 4-19, all of whom are diagnosed with autism and related disabilities. This school has small class sizes of 3 to 6 students, meaning you will have the opportunity to provide dedicated, tailored support on a 1:1 basis.

To support your career progression, the school will offer fully funded training and development programs.

It is important to note that you will be working Monday to Friday, 9am to 4:30 pm (Tuesdays to 5:30pm), during the schools’ term times. Part time will be considered for the right candidate.

Your own means of transport is essential due to the school’s rural location.

Benefits of working with this school:

* The chance to work in a friendly and supportive environment

* Fully funded training in behaviour analysis

* Fully funded Registered Behaviour Technician qualification

* Funded membership of relevant specialist interest group/clinical excellence network

* Ongoing clinical supervision support from an Occupational Therapist Consultant

* 44 days paid holiday plus bank holidays

* Free on-site parking

* No evening or weekend work

Your responsibilities will include:

* Supporting and developing pupils’ daily living and life skills enabling them to access a range of opportunities in the world around them

* Encouraging pupils to develop self-help skills and promote their independence and wellbeing

* Helping to recognise and manage sensory processing difficulties and supporting pupils to regulate their sensory systems to enable them to access education

* Making recommendations and adaptations to the pupil’s space to support teaching staff to create a positive learning environment

The ideal candidate will possess the following skills and capabilities:

* Recognised Occupational Therapy qualification

* HCPC registration to practice

* Member of the Royal College of Occupational Therapists

* Evidence of CPD, e.g. a membership of a relevant SIG/CEN

* Minimum 1-2 years’ experience with paediatric caseload

* Experience of working with a multi-disciplinary team

* Knowledge of relevant therapeutic interventions/approaches, e.g. Sensory Integration, postural management training/Bobath training

Does this sound like your next role? Don’t miss out on this amazing opportunity to make a real, positive impact on the lives of children and young people with autism.

Send over your CV today and we will be in touch shortly to discuss the role further with you.

All successful candidates will be subject to our compliance process which includes an Enhanced DBS check.