School OT: Empower Learning & Independence

Odyssey House School; Wokingham; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Odyssey House School is seeking an occupational therapy professional to support teaching staff and deliver therapeutic education within a school setting in Wokingham. You will work with our therapy team to adapt routines for classroom and home contexts and to support students returning to school.

The role involves evaluating students, developing therapy programs, integrating therapy into daily learning, and collaborating with parents and professionals to ensure coordinated care for students with

Qualifications

• Ability to evaluate students and develop therapy programs that support learning and daily living skills.
• Experience collaborating with teachers, families and other professionals in a school setting.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate students to determine need for occupational therapy.
• Develop therapy programs and routines for classroom and home adaptation.
• Deliver therapy integrated into the school day to support learning and functional skill development.
• Conduct assessments of students' sensory, motor, and self-care skills.
• Monitor and evaluate intervention effectiveness and adjust plans as needed.
• Provide training and support to teaching staff on strategies to promote functional skills and independence in the classroom.
• Collaborate with teachers, parents and professionals to integrate OT goals into educational plans.
• Attend multidisciplinary meetings to ensure coordinated care for students with complex needs.
• Support the Therapy Lead to deliver essential therapeutic care to students in various educational settings.

Job description

Odyssey House School is seeking an occupational therapy professional to support teaching staff and deliver therapeutic education within a school setting in Wokingham. You will work with our therapy team to adapt routines for classroom and home contexts and to support students returning to school.

The role involves evaluating students, developing therapy programs, integrating therapy into daily learning, and collaborating with parents and professionals to ensure coordinated care for students with