Occupational Therapist
Occupational Therapist
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Job Description
Requirements
The main aspects of this role are:
Intervention therapy and pupil learning Provision of occupational therapy Preparation delivery and evaluation of pupil support therapeutic and educational programmes Delivery and assessment of pupil interventions Provision of targets for integration into the curriculum as part of each pupil s IEP in consultation with parents and teaching staff
Assessment reports and appraisals
Assessing recording and reporting on pupil progress Providing progress reports for annual reviews Intervention recordkeeping Participating in appraisals as and when required Maintaining up to date continuing professional development
Contributing to school life
Supervising students and therapy assistants when required Participating in regular staff and therapy team meetings Participating in wholeschool events including those outside usual working hours Providing cover when other staff members are unavailable Provide safeguarding support both on the school premises and during external activities
You ll be able to show these essential skills and requisite experience:
- Qualified OT
- HCPC registration
- Demonstrated experience working with children with SEN/SpLD
- IT literacy for clinical and administrative tasks
- Knowledge of relevant risk management health and safety and child protection practices
- Excellent communication skills
- Demonstrated ability to work as part of a team
In addition these skills and experiences are desirable though not essential:
- Experience working in a school setting
- Ability to implement behaviour support strategies and structure clear care plans based on best practice
- Ability to use knowledge to inform sound clinical judgements and decisionmaking for complex cases
Benefits
Salary: Hiring bands 6 & 7
Working schedule: 37 weeks per year (term time only). 40 hours per week full time
Benefits include: Workplace pension scheme lunch provided daily when onsite and breakfast provided twice weekly when onsite
The main aspects of this role are: Intervention, therapy, and pupil learning Provision of occupational therapy Preparation, delivery, and evaluation of pupil support, therapeutic, and educational programmes Delivery and assessment of pupil interventions Provision of targets for integration into the curriculum as part of each pupil s IEP, in consultation with parents and teaching staff Assessment, reports, and appraisals Assessing, recording, and reporting on pupil progress Providing progress reports for annual reviews Intervention record-keeping Participating in appraisals as and when required Maintaining up to date continuing professional development Contributing to school life Supervising students and therapy assistants when required Participating in regular staff and therapy team meetings Participating in whole-school events, including those outside usual working hours Providing cover when other staff members are unavailable Provide safeguarding support both on the school premises and during external activities We re looking for an experienced and compassionate occupational therapist to join our school. You ll be able to show these essential skills and requisite experience: Qualified OT HCPC registration Demonstrated experience working with children with SEN/SpLD IT literacy for clinical and administrative tasks Knowledge of relevant risk management, health and safety, and child protection practices Excellent communication skills Demonstrated ability to work as part of a team In addition, these skills and experiences are desirable, though not essential: Experience working in a school setting Ability to implement behaviour support strategies and structure clear care plans, based on best practice Ability to use knowledge to inform sound clinical judgements and decision-making for complex cases
Education
Qualified OT HCPC registration Demonstrated experience working with children with SEN/SpLD IT literacy for clinical and administrative tasks Knowledge of relevant risk management, health and safety, and child protection practices Excellent communication skills Demonstrated ability to work as part of a team
Employment Type
Full Time
