Occupational Therapist

Veritas Education; Greater London; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

CPD and specialist training

Supportive multidisciplinary team

Competitive daily rate

Job summary

Veritas Education in West Drayton, West London, is recruiting an Occupational Therapist for a permanent, full-time role at a specialist school supporting 11–19 pupils with ASC, SEMH, and related needs. You will assess sensory and motor skills, develop individual therapy plans and deliver group sessions within a multidisciplinary team.

You will work closely with teachers, SLTs and families to support EHCPs, provide staff training, and promote engagement through sensory strategies in education.

Qualifications

• Excellent communication, organisation and report-writing skills.
• The ability to build positive relationships with pupils, families and multidisciplinary professionals.

Responsibilities

• Assess pupils' functional, sensory and motor needs.
• Develop and implement personalised occupational therapy programmes.
• Deliver individual and group therapy sessions.
• Provide sensory integration strategies and recommendations.
• Work with teachers, TAs, SLPs, Psychologists and families.
• Contribute to EHCPs, annual reviews and multidisciplinary meetings.
• Train school staff on OT strategies and sensory regulation.

Skills

Communication

Organisation

Report writing

Relationship building

Education

Degree in Occupational Therapy

Job description

Occupational Therapist Location: West Drayton, West London Contract Type: Permanent, Full-Time Hours: 8:30am - 4:00pm Salary: £160 - £210 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

• 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

• 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.

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.

Call: 0203 026 6150 or Email: [e-mail]

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 interview

Veritas 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 community.'