Paediatric Occupational Therapist: Autism Support in School

Kirsop-Taylor Healthcare Ltd; Slough; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Kirsop-Taylor Healthcare Ltd in Slough is seeking an experienced occupational therapist to work with a young person with autism, within a multidisciplinary team to promote independence and engagement in education and daily life. You will deliver weekly direct sessions, set goals using sensory integration-informed approaches, and coach school staff to embed strategies in daily routines.

You will monitor progress and maintain records, liaising with families and professionals as needed.

Responsibilities

• Deliver weekly direct occupational therapy sessions as well as ad-hoc indirect support across the academic year
• Set meaningful therapy goals using a sensory integration approach informed by metacognitive, interoception-informed, regulation literacy and client-centred practice
• Support the young person to develop sensory awareness, emotional regulation, self-care, independence and fine motor skills
• Coach and support school staff and other key adults to embed therapeutic strategies into daily routines
• Monitor progress and adapt programmes to ensure interventions remain effective
• Liaise with parents, education staff and other professionals
• Maintain accurate clinical records, attend multidisciplinary meetings and produce an annual review report where required

Skills

Occupational therapy

Multidisciplinary teamwork

Job description

Kirsop-Taylor Healthcare Ltd in Slough is seeking an experienced occupational therapist to work with a young person with autism, within a multidisciplinary team to promote independence and engagement in education and daily life. You will deliver weekly direct sessions, set goals using sensory integration-informed approaches, and coach school staff to embed strategies in daily routines.

You will monitor progress and maintain records, liaising with families and professionals as needed.