Occupational Therapist

Blackstone Recruitment Limited; Harrow; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 27,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Small school community

Purpose-built therapy facilities

Weekly MDT collaboration

Job summary

Harrow Autism School in Harrow is seeking a part-time Occupational Therapist to join a close-knit multidisciplinary team. You will conduct assessments, deliver OT interventions and develop individual therapy programmes for pupils with autism and learning disabilities.

The role starts at 3 days per week with potential to increase to full-time after probation, in a supportive school environment with purpose-built therapy facilities and weekly MDT collaboration with SLT and education staff.

Qualifications

• HCPC registered Occupational Therapist with registration in good standing.
• Experience or keen interest in sensory integration and regulation strategies.
• Experience working with children with autism or related developmental disabilities is desirable.
• Ability to work independently while collaborating with a multidisciplinary team.
• Organised, compassionate and committed to improving pupil outcomes.

Responsibilities

• Conduct OT assessments for new pupils.
• Prepare high-quality assessment reports and recommendations.
• Deliver direct OT interventions.
• Develop and review individual therapy programmes.
• Support pupils with sensory processing, sensory diets and fine motor skills.
• Collaborate with teachers, TAs and families.
• Attend weekly MDT meetings and align targets with Pathway to Independence.

Skills

HCPC registered OT

Sensory integration

Autism experience

Team collaboration

Independent working

Job description

Occupational Therapist (Part-Time) – Specialist Autism School

Harrow, London | 3 Days Per Week | Potential to Increase to Full-Time After Probation

Are you an enthusiastic Occupational Therapist looking for a rewarding role where you can make a genuine difference to the lives of children and young people with additional needs?

We are recruiting on behalf of a welcoming, independent specialist school in Harrow that supports children and young people with autism and learning disabilities. This is an exciting opportunity to join a close-knit multidisciplinary team in a well-resourced setting where therapy is fully embedded into each pupil's education.

The Role

Initially offered on a 3-day-per-week basis, this position has the opportunity to increase to full-time following a successful probation period, subject to caseload growth.

Working alongside experienced education and therapy professionals, you will play a key role in supporting pupils to develop the skills they need for greater independence and everyday success.

About the School

• Small independent specialist school in Harrow.
• Approximately 18 pupils with Autism Spectrum Condition (ASC) and learning disabilities.
• Pupils receive 1:1 or 2:1 support throughout the school day.
• The school follows an Applied Behaviour Analysis (ABA) and Positive Behaviour Support (PBS) approach.
• Purpose-built Occupational Therapy room with specialist sensory equipment including a vibrating wall, steps and slide.
• Collaborative multidisciplinary team with weekly therapy meetings.

Your Responsibilities

• Complete Occupational Therapy assessments for new pupils.
• Produce high-quality assessment reports and recommendations.
• Deliver direct Occupational Therapy interventions.
• Develop and review individual therapy programmes.
• Support pupils with:
  • Sensory processing and sensory regulation.
  • Sensory diets.
  • Fine motor development.
  • Self-care and personal independence.
  • Daily living skills, including simple meal preparation.
• Work collaboratively with teachers, teaching assistants and families.
• Attend the weekly multidisciplinary team meeting every Tuesday at 2:00pm, working alongside Speech and Language Therapists and other professionals.
• Support pupils in achieving their Occupational Therapy targets, aligned to the school's Pathway to Independence curriculum.

Caseload

From September, the school will have approximately 18 pupils, with pupils typically receiving Occupational Therapy every three weeks (approximately six pupils per therapy day).

About You

• HCPC registered Occupational Therapist.
• Passionate about supporting children and young people with autism and learning disabilities.
• Confident working independently whilst collaborating within a multidisciplinary team.
• Experienced (or keen to develop experience) in sensory integration, regulation strategies and functional life skills.
• Organised, compassionate and committed to achieving positive outcomes for every pupil.

Experience within SEN schools, autism services or paediatric Occupational Therapy would be highly desirable, although therapists with transferable experience are encouraged to apply.

What's on Offer

• Part-time position (3 days per week).
• Opportunity to increase to full-time after probation.
• Small, supportive school community.
• Purpose-built therapy facilities.
• Weekly MDT collaboration with Speech and Language Therapy and education staff.
• The opportunity to make a lasting impact on pupils' independence and quality of life.

If you're looking for a fulfilling Occupational Therapy role where your expertise is genuinely valued, we'd love to hear from you.