Part-Time Occupational Therapist — Special School (Term-Time)

Kisimul Group; Haverhill; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 23,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Fully funded DBS check

Extensive training and development

Career progression

Job summary

Kisimul Group is seeking a dedicated Occupational Therapist to join our new Independent Special School in Haverhill, Suffolk. You will work with children aged 8–16, supporting their education, daily life and participation in activities through clinical expertise and person-centred practice.

This role offers a meaningful opportunity to influence the development of a therapeutic school environment within a multidisciplinary team, focusing on sensory, functional and emotional needs and independence

Qualifications

• A professional qualification in Occupational Therapy.
• Current HCPC registration.
• Ideally, membership of the Royal College of Occupational Therapists (RCOT).
• Knowledge and understanding of the occupational needs of autistic people and people with learning disabilities and associated complex needs.
• A commitment to person-centred, evidence-based practice.
• A proactive approach to professional development and clinical decision-making.
• The ability to work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team.
• A genuine passion for supporting young people with complex needs and helping them achieve positive outcomes.
• Experience gained through previous employment, placements or relevant life experience in areas such as learning disability, specialist education or mental health would be beneficial.
• Postgraduate training in sensory integration is desirable. A willingness to undertake postgraduate sensory integration training is essential.
• Most importantly, you’ll bring enthusiasm, compassion and a commitment to providing meaningful and aspirational support to young people who may have experienced disrupted education or additional barriers to engagement.

Responsibilities

• Provide effective, person-centred occupational therapy to young people aged 8–16.
• Build positive and meaningful therapeutic relationships with the young people you support.
• Assess and respond to individual occupational needs, including sensory, functional and emotional needs.
• Support young people to develop independence, life skills and participation in everyday activities.
• Work collaboratively with education, care and therapy colleagues as part of a multidisciplinary team.
• Contribute to therapeutically informed practice throughout the school environment.
• Use evidence-based approaches to inform clinical decision-making and interventions.
• Contribute to the development of innovative and effective service initiatives.
• Help young people overcome barriers to engagement and achieve meaningful educational and personal outcomes.

Education

Professional qualification in Occupational Therapy

Job description

Kisimul Group is seeking a dedicated Occupational Therapist to join our new Independent Special School in Haverhill, Suffolk. You will work with children aged 8–16, supporting their education, daily life and participation in activities through clinical expertise and person-centred practice.

This role offers a meaningful opportunity to influence the development of a therapeutic school environment within a multidisciplinary team, focusing on sensory, functional and emotional needs and independence