Occupational Therapist

Renaissance Education; Stirchley; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Renaissance Education is partnering with schools to provide Occupational Therapy services for children and young people with SEND. The OT will work within a multidisciplinary clinical team to assess needs, develop personalised therapy plans, and embed strategies that promote independence and learning across the school day.

The role focuses on autism spectrum conditions, sensory processing differences, developmental trauma, and attachment needs, with opportunities for professional development and

Qualifications

• HCPC registration and eligibility to work as an OT in the UK.
• Experience supporting children with SEND in educational settings.
• Ability to develop and implement evidence-based therapy plans.

Responsibilities

• Conduct OT assessments and deliver evidence-based interventions for children with SEND.
• Develop personalised therapy programmes and contribute to EHCPs.
• Provide specialist advice and training to colleagues and embed strategies across the school day.
• Manage a specialist caseload and participate in multidisciplinary planning.
• Support safeguarding and child-centred practice across the service.

Skills

Multidisciplinary collaboration

Child-centred practice

Evidence-based interventions

Autism Spectrum knowledge

Education

HCPC registered Occupational Therapist

Job description

Are you a passionate Occupational Therapist looking to make a lasting difference in the lives of children and young people? Renaissance Education is seeking a compassionate and innovative Occupational Therapist to join our growing Multidisciplinary Clinical Team within our specialist therapeutic schools. This is an exciting opportunity to use your expertise to help pupils overcome barriers to learning, develop independence and achieve their full potential in a nurturing, child-centred environment.

Working closely with teachers, psychologists, speech and language therapists, families and external professionals, you'll provide high-quality occupational therapy assessments and evidence-based interventions for children with a range of needs, including Autism Spectrum Condition (ASC), sensory processing differences, developmental trauma, attachment needs and other Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND). You'll develop personalised therapy programmes, contribute to Education, Health and Care Plans (EHCPs), provide specialist advice and training to colleagues, and help embed therapeutic strategies throughout the school day to create environments where every child can thrive.

This is more than a clinical role, it's an opportunity to shape therapeutic practice across the school and be part of an integrated approach where education and therapy work hand in hand. You'll manage your own specialist caseload, contribute to multidisciplinary planning, support service development and work collaboratively to ensure occupational therapy is fully embedded within the curriculum and wider school community. Every intervention you deliver will help pupils build confidence, independence and the skills they need to succeed both in school and beyond.

We're looking for an HCPC-registered Occupational Therapist who is creative, resilient and passionate about improving outcomes for children with SEND. In return, you'll join a supportive and ambitious organisation that values innovation, collaboration and continuous professional development, giving you the opportunity to grow your career while making a meaningful impact on the lives of children, families and colleagues every day., Successful applicants will be required to demonstrate their commitment to safeguarding and child-centred practice throughout the recruitment process and during their employment with Renaissance Education.