School-Based Occupational Therapist (Term-Time) – Impact & Autonomy

Outcomes First Group; Rawtenstall; On-site; GBP 48,000 - 59,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Life Assurance Pension

Wellbeing support services

80/100 pay arrangement

Vista Flexible Benefits Platform

Discount options in UK/abroad

Cycle to Work

Electric Car Purchase Scheme

Critical illness cover

Job summary

Outcomes First Group is seeking an enthusiastic Occupational Therapist to join Belmont Secondary School in Rawtenstall. You will implement a holistic, therapeutic approach to support students in their daily lives, ensuring safety and comfort while addressing occupational and sensory needs throughout the day.

You will undertake standardised and non-standardised assessments, create bespoke interventions, and prepare reports and sensory profiles.

Qualifications

• Must hold OT BSc (Hons) and be HCPC registered.
• Registration with RCSLT or RCOT is required.
• Knowledge of Sensory Integration or sensory regulation approaches.
• Experience working with intellectual disability and/or autism.
• Able to collaborate with partners and stakeholders.
• Able to resolve conflicts sensitively.
• Full UK driving licence and access to own vehicle.

Responsibilities

• Deliver holistic OT assessments and bespoke interventions.
• Prepare reports and sensory profiles.
• Provide staff training and information to staff, commissioners and agencies.
• Work within a multi-disciplinary team with psychology, SLT, OT and therapy assistants.

Skills

HCPC Registered

RCSLT/RCOT

Sensory integration

ID/Autism experience

Collaborative work

Conflict resolution

Driving licence

Education

OT BSc (Hons)

Job description

Outcomes First Group is seeking an enthusiastic Occupational Therapist to join Belmont Secondary School in Rawtenstall. You will implement a holistic, therapeutic approach to support students in their daily lives, ensuring safety and comfort while addressing occupational and sensory needs throughout the day.

You will undertake standardised and non-standardised assessments, create bespoke interventions, and prepare reports and sensory profiles.