School-Based Specialist Occupational Therapist — Term Time

Orbis Education & Care; Presteigne; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Term Time Only working

Clinical supervision

CPD opportunities

Collaborative team

Job summary

Orbis Education and Care is seeking a passionate and dedicated Specialist Occupational Therapist to support our Powys specialist school. You will join a multidisciplinary team providing assessment, intervention, consultation, and training to pupils with complex needs.

The role focuses on sensory integration, trauma-informed practice, and evidence-based OT, with opportunities to contribute to EHCP/IDP reviews, staff training, and development of inclusive learning environments across our settings.

Qualifications

• Degree in Occupational Therapy is required.
• Current HCPC registration is required.
• Experience with children and young people with additional needs is required.
• Specialist knowledge in sensory integration, trauma-informed practice, or social, emotional and mental health needs.
• Experience delivering training, consultation and support in educational settings.
• Excellent communication, organisational and report-writing skills.
• Commitment to evidence-based practice and ongoing professional development.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality OT assessment and intervention for children and young people with additional learning needs.
• Use sensory integration, trauma-informed practice and evidence-based interventions.
• Collaborate with teachers, learning support staff, families and multidisciplinary colleagues.
• Support development of inclusive learning environments through consultation, coaching and staff training.
• Provide individual and group interventions focusing on sensory processing, motor skills, independence and daily living skills.
• Contribute to EHCP/IDP reviews and multidisciplinary meetings.

Skills

OT degree

HCPC registration

Experience with children

Communication

Organisational skills

Report writing

Driving licence

Education

Degree in Occupational Therapy

Job description

Orbis Education and Care is seeking a passionate and dedicated Specialist Occupational Therapist to support our Powys specialist school. You will join a multidisciplinary team providing assessment, intervention, consultation, and training to pupils with complex needs.

The role focuses on sensory integration, trauma-informed practice, and evidence-based OT, with opportunities to contribute to EHCP/IDP reviews, staff training, and development of inclusive learning environments across our settings.