Occupational Therapist

Reeson Education; St Albans; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Reeson Education is seeking an Occupational Therapist for a full-time role in St Albans, starting September, at a specialist autism school.

You will support children aged 4–13 with autism, developmental delay, communication needs and social development difficulties, helping pupils build independence, confidence and functional skills through targeted assessment and intervention.

Qualifications

• HCPC registered and eligible to practice as an Occupational Therapist.
• Experience working with children with SEND.
• Understanding of autism and sensory needs.
• Enjoys multidisciplinary working.

Responsibilities

• Provide assessment and intervention programmes.
• Support sensory regulation and independence.
• Work alongside teachers and support staff.
• Develop strategies to improve participation and wellbeing.
• Support pupils with daily living and learning skills.

Skills

Sensory regulation

Multidisciplinary collaboration

Assessment planning

Education

HCPC registration

Job description

Occupational Therapist - St. Albans

Full‑time role, starting September, in a specialist autism school. This role supports children aged 4‑13 with autism, developmental delay, communication needs and social development difficulties. The therapist will help pupils develop independence, confidence, and functional skills.

The Role

• Provide assessment and intervention programmes
• Support sensory regulation and independence
• Work alongside teachers and support staff
• Develop strategies to improve participation and wellbeing
• Support pupils with daily living and learning skills

About The School

• Specialist therapy rooms
• Outdoor learning spaces
• Forest area
• Play facilities
• Modern classrooms

Ideal Candidate

• HCPC registered
• Experience working with children with SEND
• Understanding of autism and sensory needs
• Enjoys multidisciplinary working

Equal Opportunity & Safeguarding

Reeson Education is an Equal Opportunities employer and is committed to the highest standards of safeguarding and the promotion of the welfare of children, young people and adults and expects all staff to share this commitment.