Occupational Therapist

We are seeking a highly organised and motivated Occupational Therapist to work collaboratively with teachers, leaders, learners and families to promote inclusion, engagement and access to learning. The role involves delivering evidence-based occupational therapy assessments and interventions, addressing barriers to learning, developing and implementing individualised therapy programmes, and monitoring progress and wellbeing. The post also contributes to whole-school inclusion and therapeutic strategies and upholds safeguarding and professional standards across all settings.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide occupational therapy assessment and intervention to support learners’ access to education, wellbeing and daily functioning
• Deliver targeted, evidence-based therapeutic interventions to address barriers to learning and participation
• Develop, implement and review individualised occupational therapy programmes and contribute to EHCP outcomes
• Work collaboratively with families, teaching staff and multi-disciplinary and external agencies
• Support teaching and learning through advice, training, planning, monitoring and feedback
• Uphold safeguarding, health, safety, professional standards and academy policies

Key Requirements:

• Degree in Occupational Therapy with HCPC registration (or eligibility to register)
• Experience working with children or young people with additional needs, including neurodevelopmental and behavioural difficulties
• Experience delivering individual and group-based occupational therapy interventions
• Knowledge and practical experience of therapeutic approaches, inclusion and safeguarding within an educational or clinical setting
• Enhanced DBS clearance (or willingness to obtain)