Occupational Therapist - School Based

Find.; Liverpool; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Access to employee wellbeinginitiativs

Job summary

Find. is seeking an Occupational Therapist to join a school-based team in Liverpool on a full-time, permanent basis.

You will assess, plan, and deliver therapy to pupils with learning needs, including autism, ADHD, and sensory processing difficulties, to promote development, independence, and access to education. You will work in a multidisciplinary team, coordinate with teachers, parents, and external professionals, and deliver staff training to improve outcomes.

Qualifications

• Degree in Occupational Therapy is required.
• HCPC registration is required.
• Experience working with children is desirable.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work effectively as part of a multidisciplinary team.
• Strong organisational and report-writing skills.

Responsibilities

• Assess and identify pupils' occupational therapy needs.
• Develop and implement individualised therapy programmes.
• Provide direct and indirect therapy interventions.
• Support pupils in achieving greater independence and participation within the school environment.
• Work collaboratively with teaching staff, parents/carers, and external professionals.
• Deliver training and guidance to school staff to support therapeutic outcomes.
• Maintain accurate records and reports in line with professional standards.

Skills

Multidisciplinary teamwork

Excellent communication

Report-writing

Pupil engagement

Education

Degree in Occupational Therapy

Job description

Occupational Therapist
Location: Liverpool
Salary: Up to £45,000 per annum
Contract: Permanent, Full-Time
Sector: Education / SEND
Occupational Therapist - Join Our School-Based Team We are seeking a dedicated and compassionate Occupational Therapist to join our specialist school in Liverpool on a full-time, permanent basis. This is an exciting opportunity to make a meaningful difference in the lives of children and young people by supporting their development, independence, and access to education.
Working as part of a multidisciplinary team, you will assess, plan, and deliver therapeutic interventions tailored to the needs of pupils with a range of additional learning needs, including autism, ADHD, sensory processing difficulties, and other complex needs.

Key Responsibilities

• Assess and identify pupils' occupational therapy needs.
• Develop and implement individualised therapy programmes.
• Provide direct and indirect therapy interventions.
• Support pupils in achieving greater independence and participation within the school environment.
• Work collaboratively with teaching staff, parents/carers, and external professionals.
• Deliver training and guidance to school staff to support therapeutic outcomes.
• Maintain accurate records and reports in line with professional standards.

Requirements

• Degree in Occupational Therapy.
• HCPC registration.
• Experience working with children and young people is desirable.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work effectively as part of a multidisciplinary team.
• Strong organisational and report-writing skills.

What's on Offer?

• Salary up to £45,000 per annum.
• Full-time, permanent position.
• Supportive and collaborative working environment.
• Ongoing training and professional development opportunities.
• Opportunity to make a lasting impact on children's educational and personal outcomes.
• Access to employee wellbeing initiatives and benefits package.