Occupational Therapist

KEDLESTON GROUP; Napton on the Hill; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A specialized education provider is seeking an Occupational Therapist for their Arc School in Napton on the Hill. The role involves assessing and managing therapy for children aged 5-11 with various emotional and mental health challenges. Successful applicants will have a relevant qualification and experience in similar settings, and will be integral to a multidisciplinary team. This position offers a supportive environment with benefits like health programmes and a cycle to work scheme.

Benefits

Health and well-being programmes

Retail, travel, and leisure discounts

Cycle to work scheme

Generous life cover

Qualifications

• HCPC and BAOT registration is required.
• Previous experience in a special school setting or CAMHS service is essential.
• Approach must be proactive and innovative.

Responsibilities

• Provide occupational therapy assessment and management for children aged 5-11.
• Plan and evaluate therapy treatment programmes as per EHCP requirements.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary and multi-agency teams.

Skills

Strong communication and interpersonal skills

Problem-solving and student support

Education

Dip COT, BSc or MSc in Occupational Therapy

Job description

Responsibilities

• Provide a high quality standard of occupational therapy assessment, management, treatment and advice for a caseload of children aged 5 to 11 with a wide range of emotional, social and mental health difficulties
• Plan, deliver and evaluate therapy treatment programmes as agreed in the child's EHCP
• Work collaboratively as part of the multidisciplinary team and multi‑agency teams involved with children and their families, contributing to team meetings, consultations, joint assessments, reviews and staff training

Qualifications

• Dip COT, BSc or MSc in Occupational Therapy together with HCPC and BAOT registration
• Previous experience of working in a special school setting or in a CAMHS service
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills for collaboration with students, staff, and parents
• A proactive and innovative approach to problem‑solving and student support, Disability Confident

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Arc School Napton offers primary provision in a small school setting within the lovely Warwickshire countryside. Learning by stage, not age, our pupils are placed in classes that will allow them to effectively access learning which is delivered in the most appropriate way for their needs. Pupils of all primary ages are welcome and we have an area of the school set up for those pupils in the EYFS or KS1 age groups, staffed with adults who have extensive experience supporting pupils in the younger age ranges. Arc School Napton is part of Kedleston Group, specialising in providing specialist education and care for children aged 5–11 with a range of SEND, including ASC, ADHD and SEMH.

We offer a supportive and friendly school community, ongoing training and development opportunities, and a rewarding role where you'll make a real impact!

Benefits

• Access to health and well‑being programmes, including a free and confidential 24/7 helpline and counselling service
• Discounts on retail, travel, and leisure through our benefits platform
• Cycle to work scheme
• Generous life cover