Occupational Therapist - SEN School

Linq Recruitment Specialists; England; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 49,000; Full time

Job summary

Linq Recruitment Specialists is recruiting an Occupational Therapist to join an independent specialist school in Disley, supporting pupils aged 7–16 with SEMH, autism and ADHD. You will deliver tailored assessments and therapy interventions to help pupils gain independence, confidence and everyday skills.

You will work closely with teachers, care staff and other therapists to ensure each pupil receives individualised support inside and outside the classroom.

Qualifications

• Manage a clinical caseload independently within a multidisciplinary team.
• Assess children and young people and deliver evidence-based interventions.
• Support pupils with SEMH, ASC, ADHD, sensory and communication needs.
• Strong communication and record-keeping, with professional development focus.

Responsibilities

• Deliver tailored assessments and therapy interventions to pupils.
• Collaborate with teachers, care staff and other therapists to plan support.
• Help pupils develop independence and everyday skills inside and outside the classroom.

Skills

Caseload management

Child assessment

SEMH/ASC/ADHD

Record keeping

Team collaboration

Job description

We’re recruiting for an Occupational Therapist to join an independent specialist school in Disley, supporting pupils aged 7–16 with a range of additional needs, including SEMH, autism (ASC) and ADHD.

This is a great opportunity to make a real difference in the lives of young people by delivering tailored assessments and therapy interventions to help them develop their independence, confidence and everyday skills. You’ll work closely with teachers, care staff and other therapists to ensure each pupil receives the individualised support they need to thrive, both in and outside the classroom.

About You

• Able to manage a clinical caseload independently while working effectively within a multidisciplinary team.
• Experienced in assessing children and young people and delivering evidence based interventions tailored to their individual needs.
• Confident supporting pupils with SEMH, autism (ASC), ADHD, sensory and communication difficulties, trauma and learning difficulties.
• Strong communication, record keeping and partnership working skills, with a commitment to professional standards and ongoing development.
• Salary: £32,073–£49,387, depending on the applicable salary band.
• Full-time, Monday-to-Friday working, 08:30–16:30.
• 52-week contract with term-time working and six weeks’ paid annual leave.