Role: Paediatric Occupational Therapist
Location: London Borough of Merton, South West London
Salary: Band 6 to Band 7
Are you an experienced Occupational Therapist or a newly qualified Occupational Therapist?
Are you passionate to work with children and young people with Autism/ASC, Speech and Language Communication Needs (SLCN) with associated learning difficulties?
Are you looking for a rewarding role to make a positive impact on our children’s lives?
We are working in partnership with a SEN school located in the London Borough of Merton. This position is full-time (term-time only) and they are looking for someone to join the team ASAP. They are a friendly and welcoming team with a child centred approach.
Highlights:
- Paediatric Occupational Therapist
- SEN school located in London Borough of Merton
- Monday to Friday, 8:30am - 4pm, term time
- Working with children and young people aged 4-12 years of age with Autism/ASC, Speech and Language Communication Needs (SLCN) and associated learning difficulties
- Permanent contract, Locum, or Locum-permanent options available
- Competitive salary, Band 5 – Band 7
Ideal Paediatric Occupational Therapist:
- HCPC registered
- Has experience working with children and young people with special needs, particularly with Autism/ASC, Speech and Language Communication Needs (SLCN) and associated learning difficulties
- Has personal interests in supporting children and young people with special needs
- A positive, proactive and patient individual who has the ability to build good working relationships with children, teachers, parents and carers
- A team player and has great communication skills
Main Responsibilities:
- Providing occupational therapy service to children, focusing on functional skills and sensory motor development
- Working with individual pupils on basic day-to-day independence skills
- Attending and contributing to staff meetings and Annual Review meetings
- Working closely with the rest of the multidisciplinary team as well as outside agencies
- Providing a creative and nurturing learning environment where children can reach their potential
- Being fully aware of the school policy and implementing Health and Safety Regulations including Risk Assessment
Interested in hearing more?
If you want to hear more about our SEND opportunities, please get in touch! You can apply by response to this advert! If you are not contacted within 5 working days, unfortunately, you have been unsuccessful for this role. However, we will keep your CV and you are welcome to contact us to discuss your SEND career development. Parker Smith Inclusion is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. We will help you with this. By applying for this role, you are consenting to Parker Smith Inclusion Ltd storing your personal details in our fully encrypted database, in line with the new GDPR requirements.