Occupational Therapist

We are looking for an enthusiastic and strongly motivated individual to join our experienced team providingintensive specialist support for pupils and students. We seek an Occupational Therapist who wants to develop their career, skills and knowledge in aspecialist educational setting.

This is a unique opportunity todevelop clinical skills within an educational environment, offering the chanceto work collaboratively with a range of professionals and to use therapeuticskills creatively to meet the needs of pupils and students. In return we offerexcellent support from colleagues and staff, commitment to CPD, access tointernal and external training.

If you believe you can help ourlearners to fulfil their potential at school, at home and in their communities and are looking for a fresh challenge, then this role may be just what you are looking for.

• To be responsible for the Occupational Therapy provision across the waking day curriculum.
• To be accountable as a member of amulti-disciplinary team for pupil outcomes.
• To be responsible for maintaining and improving school standards
• To ensure that pupils have the fullest possible access to the whole curriculum
• To aim to ensure pupils achieve their full potential
• To further the holisticdevelopment of the pupil including functional life skills

• Degree in Occupational Therapy or equivalent with licence to practice
• Member of the College of Occupational Therapists
• Member of the Health Care Professions Council (HCPC)
• Post-graduate qualification and experience in Sensory Integration, Levels 1 & 2
• Understanding of wide range of physical, perceptual and sensory difficulties associated with ASD, SLCN and associated behaviours
• Knowledge of a range ofstandardised and functional assessment tools relevant to client group