Band 5/6 Occupational Therapist – Special School Setting

Location: West Drayton, Hillingdon
Salary: £44,547–£50,629 per annum (actual)
Contract: Permanent | Full-time or part-time
Start Date: Immediate 

Are you a passionate Occupational Therapist looking to make a real difference in the lives of children and young people with SEND?

Parker Smith Inclusion is recruiting a Band 5/6 Occupational Therapist to join a specialist special school in West Drayton. This is an opportunity to help pupils develop their independence, manage sensory needs and build the practical skills they need to thrive both in and beyond the classroom.

About the role

You’ll work as part of a supportive multidisciplinary team, delivering tailored assessments and therapeutic interventions to pupils with autism and complex learning needs. Working closely with teaching staff and families, you’ll help ensure every pupil receives the support they need to access learning and achieve their individual goals.

The role

• Manage a caseload of children and young people with complex SEND.

• Complete occupational therapy assessments and develop individualised therapy programmes.

• Support sensory processing, motor development and functional life skills.

• Contribute to EHCPs, clinical reports and multidisciplinary reviews.

• Work collaboratively with families, teachers and other professionals.

• Provide practical strategies to promote pupils’ independence and participation in school life.

Who we’re looking for

• A degree or diploma in Occupational Therapy.

• Current HCPC registration.

• Experience supporting children or young people with SEND, autism or complex learning needs.

• Knowledge of sensory processing, motor development and functional skills.

• Strong communication and collaborative working skills.

• A compassionate, proactive approach with a commitment to safeguarding.

Why consider this role?

• Permanent position with full-time or part-time options.

• Salary of £44,547–£50,629 per annum (actual).

• Opportunity to work within a specialist educational setting.

• Collaborative multidisciplinary team and a supportive working environment.

• The chance to make a meaningful difference to pupils’ development, confidence and independence.

Easily commutable from

West Drayton, Hayes, Uxbridge, Hounslow, Southall and surrounding areas.

Interested?

If you’re an HCPC-registered Band 5 or Band 6 Occupational Therapist looking to develop your career in specialist education, we’d love to hear from you.

Apply today or get in touch with Parker Smith Inclusion to discuss the opportunity.

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