Occupational Therapist | Special School | South London
- Band 7 | Part-Time (2 days a week)
- Temporary Contract (Short-Term) and Term Time Only
- £223.59 - £233.38 per day PAYE - (In line with NHS Band 7 Low to Mid) - Pro-rata Salary
In a time when the need for clinical support is increasing day in, day out, the clinical work you provide is ever so important!
We are looking for an OT who is committed, compassionate, and rigorous. An OT who is dedicated to providing and delivering high-quality therapeutic support.
The setting and your place as an OT:
This school supports autism, SLD, SEMH and a range of additional needs, including communication difficulties and associated complex needs. This school is dedicated to providing a happy and safe setting for pupils, and working together to support students to overcome barriers.
- Complete proportionate occupational and sensory assessments.
- Keep clinical records and work with multi-disciplinary teams, and adapt interventions appropriately.
- Work closely with SLT, teaching & support staff and other professionals, ensuring occupational therapy strategies are not limited to individual sessions but embedded throughout the school day.
- Your work may include sensory processing, emotional regulation, motor skills, functional development, independence and supporting young people to access everyday activities within the school environment.
- Work collaboratively with families.
- Contribute towards EHCP outcomes and annual reviews.
- Support staff to embed occupational therapy strategies throughout the school day.
What you will bring:
- Recognised Occupational Therapy qualification and HCPC registration.
- Experience supporting SEND students in schools.
- Confident completing assessments and developing appropriate interventions.
- Comfortable supporting young people with complex and additional needs.
- Confidence in clinical judgment and awareness of safeguarding protocols, and strong knowledge in sensory processing and regulation.
- Able to translate clinical recommendations into practical strategies.
- Collaborative and confident working alongside education professionals.
- Patient, adaptable and solution-focused.
- Passionate about improving outcomes for young people with SEND.
OT Job Details:
- Band 7 (Low - Mid point) - Pro-Rata salary.
- Part-Time position (2 days a week, flexibility to allow the appointee to pick which days of the week) - Term-time only.
- Specialist SEND environment.
- Collaborative multidisciplinary working.
- Opportunity to shape therapeutic support within the school.
What will we give you in return?
- Specialist SEND recruitment consultancy: At Parker Smith Inclusion, we put people first! We take the time to get to know you, finding you the right career opportunity.
- Over 400 five-star Google reviews: Rated for our efficiency and genuine support in finding educators the right role, and schools the right educators!
- Access to specialist roles: We partner with multiple schools, local authorities & educational organisations and will do the job search for you.
- Transparent pay: PAYE payments only, and know exactly what you will be paid!
- Expert advice: Our consultants are experts in SEND recruitment, providing career and interview advice to support your career.
- PS iLearn: Free CPD and bespoke SEND training in partnership with SEND training providers and senior leaders, to support your development.
- Jobs: We exclusively offer full-time long-term or permanent SEND roles.
About Parker Smith Inclusion:
Parker Smith Inclusion was founded to bring positive change to a market in need of transformation. Our commitment to ethics is at the heart of everything we do, with our team dedicated to working with integrity, fairness, and transparency.
We stand for SEND, we stand for making a difference, and we stand for you. Every member of our team has joined PS Inclusion because they believe in our strong ethical principles.
Interested?
If you are a Band 7 Occupational Therapist looking for a role where your clinical expertise can have a genuine impact on a young person's education, independence and future, we would love to hear from you.
Apply today or contact Parker Smith Inclusion to discuss the opportunity in more detail.
Reach out to Jamie Martinez: Jamie@psinclusion.co.uk.