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Occupational Therapist
Job Posted: 23 days ago
Salary: £ 210 - 250 / Day
Job Type: Permanent
Location: West Drayton, London
Expire in: 5 days
Job Description
Occupational Therapist
Location: West Drayton, West London
Contract Type: Permanent, Full-Time
Hours: 8:30am - 4:00pm
Salary: £210 - £250 per day (dependent on experience and qualifications)
Occupational Therapist
Are you a passionate Occupational Therapist looking to make a meaningful difference in the lives of children and young people with Special Educational Needs (SEN)?
An exciting opportunity has arisen within a well-established independent specialist school in West Drayton, supporting pupils aged 11-19 with Autism Spectrum Condition (ASC), Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs, speech and language difficulties, and associated learning needs. The school provides a nurturing, therapeutic environment where every pupil is supported to reach their full potential.
Working as part of a highly collaborative multidisciplinary team, you will play a key role in helping students develop the functional, sensory and life skills needed to thrive both in education and beyond.
The Role
As the school's Occupational Therapist, you will:
Assess pupils' functional, sensory and motor needs using evidence-based practice.
Develop and implement personalised occupational therapy programmes to support students in achieving their educational and personal goals.
Deliver both individual and group therapy sessions tailored to each learner's needs.
Provide sensory integration strategies and recommendations to improve engagement and participation within the classroom.
Work closely with teachers, Teaching Assistants, Speech and Language Therapists, Psychologists and families to create holistic support plans.
Contribute to Education, Health and Care Plans (EHCPs), annual reviews and multidisciplinary meetings.
Offer training and guidance to school staff on occupational therapy strategies and sensory regulation. About You
The successful candidate will have:
A recognised degree in Occupational Therapy.
Current HCPC registration.
Experience working with children or young people with Autism, SEMH, ADHD, sensory processing differences and additional learning needs.
Strong knowledge of sensory integration and therapeutic interventions within educational settings.
Excellent communication, organisation and report-writing skills.
The ability to build positive relationships with pupils, families and multidisciplinary professionals. What You'll Receive
Competitive daily rate of £210-£250, depending on experience.
Permanent, full-time position with consistent working hours.
Opportunity to work within a supportive multidisciplinary team.
Ongoing CPD and specialist training opportunities.
A collaborative and therapeutic school environment.
The opportunity to make a lasting impact on the lives of young people with additional needs. Apply Today
If you're an enthusiastic Occupational Therapist committed to supporting children and young people with Special Educational Needs, we'd love to hear from you.
Apply now to join a dedicated specialist school where your expertise will help pupils develop the confidence, independence and skills they need to succeed.
Additional Information
Each candidate will be subject to a DBS and police check where required. A successful candidate will also provide at least two references from their previous employers.
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APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS FOR VERITAS EDUCATION
All applications are subject to an Enhanced DBS Disclosure, professional reference checks, Overseas Police Clearances (if applicable) in line with our stringent safeguarding policy
Your CV must cover the last 10 years of employment history where possible and all employment breaks must be explained
You must have legal right to work in the UK
You must be willing to attend a registration interviewVeritas Education work with a variety of schools covering a wide geographical area. We deal with teaching placements at Primary, Secondary and college level as well as support staff positions also within these.
Disclaimer
'Nothing within the above advert was in any way designed or intended to discriminate on the grounds of age, gender, race, colour, religion, disability or sexual orientation. Veritas Education is an Equal opportunities employer and is proud in the knowledge that all placements are made on merit and suitability. We accept applications from all sections of the communityBefore You Apply
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