School-Based Occupational Therapy Associate (APOT)

Humber Youth Action Group; West Carr; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Hull University Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust is seeking an Associate Practitioner Occupational Therapist (APOT) to support the Experts at Hand service across Hull schools. You will work under OT supervision, deliver training, provide practical support to education staff, and help implement sensory-informed, inclusive strategies for children and young people.

The role involves data collection, resource development, and contributing to service development, with regular supervision and

Responsibilities

• Support the delivery and development of the Experts at Hand service, working with schools across Hull as part of the Sensory and Occupational Therapy team.
• Work under the supervision of Occupational Therapists to provide advice, consultation, training, and practical support to education staff to help meet the needs of children and young people.
• Assist with planning, coordinating, and delivering training sessions, workshops, and group programmes for school staff, parents, and carers.
• Support schools to implement sensory and participation-focused strategies that promote inclusion and engagement in everyday activities.
• Develop and maintain positive working relationships with education settings and partner agencies, acting as a key point of contact within the EAH model.
• Contribute to service development activities, including data collection, outcome monitoring, audit, resource development, and evaluation of the EAH model.
• Support service administration and operations, ensuring accurate record keeping and timely completion of documentation.
• Work collaboratively with Occupational Therapists, education staff, families, and other professionals to support positive outcomes for children and young people.
• Participate in regular supervision, training, and continuing professional development opportunities to expand knowledge and skills.
• The ability to travel across the Trust's geographical area.
• You will demonstrate excellent communication, engagement, organisational, and IT skills.

Job description

Hull University Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust is seeking an Associate Practitioner Occupational Therapist (APOT) to support the Experts at Hand service across Hull schools. You will work under OT supervision, deliver training, provide practical support to education staff, and help implement sensory-informed, inclusive strategies for children and young people.

The role involves data collection, resource development, and contributing to service development, with regular supervision and