Occupational Therapist

The Methodist Church in Britain; West Boldon; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 38,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Cycle to Work

Employee assistance programme

Free annual flu vaccination

Eye care vouchers

Lunch discounts

On-site nursery Little Sunlights (emlo

Free on-site staff parking

Staff activities and trips

Job summary

The Romsey School is seeking a part-time occupational therapist tojoin the SEND team, working with the Autism Resource Base and SEN Department. You will conduct sensory assessments, deliver individual and small-group interventions, and contribute to annual reviews.

You will also train staff, provide written reports, and support families and external professionals to help pupils with autism and sensory needs access learning.

Qualifications

• Degree in occupational therapy.
• Module 1 Sensory Integration training as a minimum.
• GCSEs, or equivalent, including English and maths.

Responsibilities

• Deliver individual and small-group occupational therapy interventions.
• Complete sensory assessments and make recommendations.
• Advise staff on strategies and reasonable adjustments.
• Contribute written reports to annual reviews.
• Support families and work with external professionals.
• Deliver training to staff across the Autism Resource Base, SEN Department and wider school.
• Give regular written feedback and contribute to whole-school approaches for pupils with additional needs.
• Work with teaching staff, learning support assistants, families and external professionals so pupils can access learning.

Skills

Zones of Regulation

Alert Programme

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Organisational skills

Education

Degree in occupational therapy

Module 1 Sensory Integration training

GCSEs incl English and maths

Job description

The Romsey School is recruiting a part-time occupational therapist for its SEND team, working alongside the Autism Resource Base and SEN Department. Work centres on sensory assessments, individual and small-group interventions, written reports for annual reviews, and staff training. Based in a multidisciplinary team, the post supports pupils with autism and sensory processing needs across a 14-hour, term-time pattern. Current HCPC registration is required, and visa sponsorship is not available.

What the job involves

• Deliver individual and small-group occupational therapy interventions
• Complete sensory assessments and make recommendations
• Advise staff on strategies and reasonable adjustments
• Contribute written reports to annual reviews
• Support families and work with external professionals
• Deliver training to staff across the Autism Resource Base, SEN Department and wider school
• Give regular written feedback and contribute to whole-school approaches for pupils with additional needs
• Work with teaching staff, learning support assistants, families and external professionals so pupils can access learning

What’s required

Qualifications

• Degree in occupational therapy
• Module 1 Sensory Integration training as a minimum
• Good GCSEs, or equivalent, including English and maths

Registration & licences

• Current HCPC registration

Experience

• At least two years working with children and young people with autism

Skills & knowledge

• Knowledge of the Zones of Regulation and/or Alert Programme
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Strong organisational skills and ability to work effectively in a team

Checks & eligibility

• Disclosure and Barring Service check
• Child protection screening, including checks with past employers

Other

• Patient, calm and flexible approach with a good sense of humour

What’s offered

• Staff benefits programme, including Cycle to Work scheme
• 24/7 employee assistance programme
• Free annual flu vaccination
• Eye care vouchers
• Discounted lunches from the in-house catering team
• Access to on-site nursery Little Sunlights, with an employee discount
• Free on-site staff parking
• Opportunities to join staff-led school activities and educational trips