Occupational Therapist

Veritas-Education-Recruitmen; West Drayton; On-site; GBP 39,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

Veritas Education is hiring an Occupational Therapist for a SEN school in West Drayton. You will assess and treat pupils with ASC, SEMH, and related needs, delivering individual and group sessions within a multidisciplinary team.

The role requires a recognised degree in Occupational Therapy, HCPC registration, and experience with sensory integration in schools. Excellent communication and collaboration with families and staff are essential.

Qualifications

• Recognised degree in Occupational Therapy.
• Current HCPC registration.
• Experience with children/young people with ASC, SEMH, ADHD, sensory differences and other learning needs.
• Strong knowledge of sensory integration in educational settings.
• Excellent communication, organisation and report-writing skills.
• Ability to build positive relationships with pupils, families and professionals.

Responsibilities

• Assess pupils' functional, sensory and motor needs using evidence-based practice.
• Develop and implement personalised OT programmes to support education and personal goals.
• Deliver individual and group therapy sessions tailored to learners' needs.
• Collaborate with teachers, TAs, SLPs, psychologists and families for holistic plans.
• Contribute to EHCPs, annual reviews and multidisciplinary meetings.
• Provide staff training on OT strategies and sensory regulation.

Skills

Communication

Organisation

Report writing

Team collaboration

Sensory integration

Education

Degree in Occupational Therapy

HCPC registration

Job description

Occupational Therapist (DA/OT/WESTDRAYTON) West Drayton, England

Salary: GBP210 - GBP250 per day + Depending on Experience

Occupational Therapist
Location: West Drayton, West London
Contract Type: Permanent, Full-Time
Hours: 8:30am – 4:00pm
Salary: £210 – £250 per day (dependent on experience and qualifications)

Occupational Therapist

Are you a passionate Occupational Therapist looking to make a meaningful difference in the lives of children and young people with Special Educational Needs (SEN)?

An exciting opportunity has arisen within a well-established independent specialist school in West Drayton, supporting pupils aged 11–19 with Autism Spectrum Condition (ASC), Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs, speech and language difficulties, and associated learning needs. The school provides a nurturing, therapeutic environment where every pupil is supported to reach their full potential.

Working as part of a highly collaborative multidisciplinary team, you will play a key role in helping students develop the functional, sensory and life skills needed to thrive both in education and beyond.

The Role

As the school's Occupational Therapist, you will:

• Assess pupils' functional, sensory and motor needs using evidence-based practice.
• Develop and implement personalised occupational therapy programmes to support students in achieving their educational and personal goals.
• Deliver both individual and group therapy sessions tailored to each learner's needs.
• Work closely with teachers, Teaching Assistants, Speech and Language Therapists, Psychologists and families to create holistic support plans.
• Contribute to Education, Health and Care Plans (EHCPs), annual reviews and multidisciplinary meetings.
• Offer training and guidance to school staff on occupational therapy strategies and sensory regulation.

About You

The successful candidate will have:

• A recognised degree in Occupational Therapy.
• Current HCPC registration.
• Experience working with children or young people with Autism, SEMH, ADHD, sensory processing differences and additional learning needs.
• Strong knowledge of sensory integration and therapeutic interventions within educational settings.
• Excellent communication, organisation and report-writing skills.
• The ability to build positive relationships with pupils, families and multidisciplinary professionals.

What You'll Receive

• Competitive daily rate of £210–£250, depending on experience.
• Permanent, full-time position with consistent working hours.
• Opportunity to work within a supportive multidisciplinary team.
• Ongoing CPD and specialist training opportunities.
• A collaborative and therapeutic school environment.
• The opportunity to make a lasting impact on the lives of young people with additional needs.

Additional Information

Each candidate will be subject to a DBS and police check where required. A successful candidate will also provide at least two references from their previous employers.

Call: 0203 026 6150 or Email: [e-mail]

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