Occupational Therapist

Weare seeking a highly organised and motivated Occupational Therapist to workcollaboratively with teachers, leaders, learners and families to promoteinclusion, engagement and access to learning. The role involves deliveringevidence-based occupational therapy assessments and interventions, addressingbarriers to learning, developing and implementing individualised therapyprogrammes, and monitoring progress and wellbeing. The post also contributes towhole-school inclusion and therapeutic strategies and upholds safeguarding andprofessional standards across all settings.

KeyResponsibilities:

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

Key Requirements:

• Degree inOccupational Therapy with HCPC registration (or eligibility to register)
• Experience workingwith children or young people with additional needs, includingneurodevelopmental and behavioural difficulties
• Experience deliveringindividual and group-based occupational therapy interventions
• Knowledge andpractical experience of therapeutic approaches, inclusion and safeguardingwithin an educational or clinical setting
• Enhanced DBSclearance (or willingness to obtain)

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