Autism-Specialist Pediatric OT in Education | Fully Funded Training

Unitemps; England; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Unitemps is recruiting on behalf of a well-established specialist education provider for a Qualified Occupational Therapist to support autistic pupils aged 4-19 with learning disabilities within a multidisciplinary team.

You will deliver direct and indirect OT interventions, support sensory processing, develop life skills, and work closely with education and therapy professionals to promote pupil progress and wellbeing.

Qualifications

• Recognised Occupational Therapy degree/qualification is required.
• Current HCPC registration and RCOT membership are essential.
• Knowledge of autism and SEN is important for this role.

Responsibilities

• Delivering direct and indirect Occupational Therapy interventions.
• Supporting motor, perceptual and sensory processing development.
• Developing functional life skills and independence in pupils.
• Delivering individual and group therapy programmes within educational settings.
• Collaborating with education and therapy staff to achieve positive pupil outcomes.

Skills

Autism knowledge

Pediatric experience

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Proactive approach

Education

HCPC registration

RCOT membership

Job description

Unitemps is recruiting on behalf of a well-established specialist education provider for a Qualified Occupational Therapist to support autistic pupils aged 4-19 with learning disabilities within a multidisciplinary team.

You will deliver direct and indirect OT interventions, support sensory processing, develop life skills, and work closely with education and therapy professionals to promote pupil progress and wellbeing.