Specialist Occupational Therapist

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Specialist Occupational Therapist (Permanent)

Location:

Surrey

Salary: £39,418 - £41,332 (T3.1 T3.3)

Hours:

35 hours per week, term time only (39 weeks) plus 3 additional weeks during school closure periods. Includes a generous 10 weeks' leave during school closure periods.

Client Group:
Special School

Sponsor available

We are recruiting on behalf of a specialist day and residential primary school in Surrey for a permanent Specialist Occupational Therapist. The school supports up to 75 pupils aged 411 years with Speech and Language Disorders and associated needs, including children with high-functioning Autism.

• Deliver occupational therapy services within a school-based setting, supporting pupils to achieve their learning and developmental goals.
• Conduct comprehensive assessments and develop individualised intervention programmes tailored to identified needs.
• Work autonomously to plan, implement, and evaluate therapeutic interventions.
• Provide one-to-one and small-group therapy sessions in specialist treatment areas and functional environments.
• Support participation, functional independence, and meaningful engagement in educational and daily activities.
• Collaborate with teachers, support staff, families, and multidisciplinary professionals to promote positive outcomes.
• Adapt interventions across various settings to enhance learning, participation, and overall wellbeing.
• Maintain accurate clinical records and monitor progress to ensure effective, evidence-based practice.

• Qualified Occupational Therapist
• HCPC Registered
• Experience working with children with special educational needs
• Excellent communication skills

• Annual salary reviews
• Employee Assistance Programme providing a confidential helpline
• Supportive and paid sick leave
• One wellbeing day per year during term time
• Mental Health First Aiders on site
• A supportive culture promoting positive mental health and wellbeing
• Celebration of life events
• Staff appreciation initiatives throughout the year
• Friendly, passionate, and enthusiastic team environment
• Free optional winter flu vaccination
• Contributory pension scheme
• Life assurance cover
• Enhanced maternity and paternity leave
• Free eye test
• Interest-free annual season ticket loan and bike loan
• On-site parking
• Discounted staff lunches
• Access to discounts and wellbeing resources through Perkbox
• Comprehensive induction programme
• Ongoing professional development, training, and regular professional support

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