Occupational Therapist

The Romsey School; Romsey; On-site; GBP 14,000 - 15,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Cycle to Work Scheme

Wellbeing focus (EAP)

Free flu vaccination

Eye care vouchers

Job summary

The Romsey School is seeking a dedicated Occupational Therapist to support pupils with sensory and additional needs across our thriving secondary school. Working as part of our multidisciplinary team, you will assess, intervene and train staff to support autism and sensory processing needs, collaborating with teaching staff, Learning Support Assistants, families and external professionals.

This part-time post offers term-time work (14 hours per week across 39 weeks) with a salary on the Support

Qualifications

• Candidate must hold a degree in Occupational Therapy with HCPC registration.
• Module 1 Sensory Integration training is required.
• Knowledge of Zones of Regulation and/or Alert Programme is desirable.
• Minimum two years' experience supporting children/young people with autism.
• GCSEs including English and Maths are expected.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills; strong organisational abilities.

Responsibilities

• Deliver individual and small-group occupational therapy interventions.
• Complete sensory assessments and provide recommendations.
• Advise staff on effective strategies and reasonable adjustments.
• Contribute to annual reviews through written reports.
• Support families and collaborate with external professionals.
• Deliver staff training across Autism Resource Base and SEN Department.
• Provide regular written feedback and contribute to school-wide approaches.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Organisational skills

Patience & humour

Team player

Education

Degree in Occupational Therapy

HCPC registration

Module 1 Sensory Integration training

Zones of Regulation / Alert Programme knowledge

Two years' autism experience

GCSE English & Maths

Job description

Occupational Therapist

Part Time

14 hours per week | Term Time Only (39 weeks per year)
Working Hours: within the school day, days to be confirmed.
Salary: Support Staff Scale F, £41,983 to £46,564 FTE per annum
Actual Salary:£13,829.51to £15,338.53 per annum
Contract: Permanent, Part Time
Start Date: As soon as possible, subject to pre-employment checks

The Romsey School is seeking to appoint a dedicated and enthusiastic Occupational Therapist to support pupils with sensory and additional needs across our thriving secondary school.

This is an exciting opportunity to join our highly regarded SEND team and work closely with colleagues within our Autism Resource Base and SEN Department to help pupils develop the skills, confidence and independence they need to flourish both academically and personally.

About the Role

Working as part of our established multidisciplinary team, you will support children and young people with autism and sensory processing needs through assessment, intervention, consultation and staff training.

You will work collaboratively with teaching staff, Learning Support Assistants, families and external professionals to ensure that pupils receive appropriate support and adaptations that enable them to access learning and participate fully in school life.

Key responsibilities include:

• Delivering individual and small-group occupational therapy interventions
• Completing sensory assessments and providing recommendations
• Advising staff on effective strategies and reasonable adjustments
• Contributing to annual reviews through written reports
• Supporting families and working collaboratively with external professionals
• Delivering training for staff across the Autism Resource Base, SEN Department and wider school
• Providing regular written feedback and contributing to whole-school approaches for supporting pupils with additional needs

About You

We are looking for a compassionate, knowledgeable and proactive Occupational Therapist who is passionate about improving outcomes for children and young people with autism and sensory needs.

The successful candidate will have:

• A degree in Occupational Therapy
• Current HCPC registration
• A minimum of Module 1 Sensory Integration training
• Knowledge and understanding of the Zones of Regulation and/or Alert Programme
• At least two years' experience working with children and young people with autism
• Good GCSEs (or equivalent), including English and Mathematics
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Strong organisational skills and the ability to work effectively as part of a team
• A patient, calm and flexible approach, together with a good sense of humour

Why Join The Romsey School?

At The Romsey School, we are committed to providing an inclusive learning environment where every child can succeed. You will join a supportive and highly skilled team that values collaboration, professional development and innovation in SEND provision.

This role offers the opportunity to make a genuine difference to the lives of young people and their families while helping to shape and enhance specialist provision across the school.

In Return, We Offer:

• Access to our staff benefits programme, including the Cycle to Work Scheme.
• A strong focus on staff wellbeing, including:
• 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme
• Free annual flu vaccination
• Eye care vouchers
• Opportunities to contribute to wider school life through involvement in a range of staff-led initiatives and activities, including:
• Student Leadership
• Extracurricular sports clubs
• Duke of Edinburgh's Award
• Educational visits and trips, including international opportunities to destinations such as Kenya, Iceland, Spain, Paris and Austria
• Discounted lunches from our excellent in-house catering team.
• Access to, and an employee discount for, our on-site nursery, Little Sunlights.
• Free on-site staff parking.
• A welcoming and supportive school community committed to making a positive difference for young people.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Occupational Therapist who is passionate about supporting children and young people with additional needs and who wants to be part of a school that places inclusion, wellbeing and achievement at the heart of everything it does.

The Gateway Trust is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. Applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post including checks with past employers and Disclosure and Barring Service.