Occupational Therapist

A specialist school near Nuneaton is looking for a compassionate and creative Occupational Therapist to join their team on a part-time basis, enabling young people with an ASC diagnosis and associated needs (such as SEMH) to flourish in a safe, supportive learning environment.

This school combines an evidence-informed education framework with a nurturing and cooperative atmosphere to best support autistic pupils develop their creativity, confidence, and passion for learning. Each team member shares the goal of helping their pupils – aged 11-17 years old – to build their self-esteem, succeed in their social, emotional and educational skill development, and discover new aspirations to take with them into the future.

As an Occupational Therapist, you will join a strong MDT that brings together person-centred teaching, intensive support and integrated therapies to foster a safe yet incredibly fun atmosphere for pupils to build lasting positive relationships and achieve great success in their academics, wellbeing, and independent living.

You’ll also be able to take advantage of further learning and clinical development opportunities (including clinical supervision and peer support) as part of a well-rounded CPD pathway.

In doing so, you will help students to feel valued, build strong and lasting relationships, develop new knowledge and skills, and gain the confidence to challenge themselves and thrive.

This is a permanent, part-time role for an Occupational Therapist, 3 days per week.

Person specification:

• (Essential) HCPC registration as an Occupational Therapist
• (Essential) At least 2 years’ professional experience within a school setting
• (Essential) Experience in delivering therapies for children and young people with SEN and co-occurring SEMH, to include sensory processing and integration

Benefits and enhancements include:

• Free on-site parking
• Generous annual leave entitlement
• Comprehensive induction and training programme for new starters
• Bonuses for positive OFSTED inspections
• Discount schemes for retail, leisure, travel and more
• Rewards and recognition scheme
• Refer-a-friend bonus scheme
• Cycle-to-work and laptop loan schemes
• Employee health and wellbeing support services
• And more!