Senior Occupational Therapist for SEND School – Hackney

Philosophy Education, Ltd.; Bromley; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Professional development

Multi-site role

Job summary

Philosophy Education, Ltd. is seeking a HCPC-registered Occupational Therapist to join a specialist SEND college in Bromley on a temporary-to-permanent basis from September.

The post involves work across three school sites in Hackney, delivering occupational therapy programmes for pupils aged 18-25 in collaboration with teachers and leaders. You will assess, plan and resource engaging therapy, support participation and independence, and provide staff training to promote best OT practice

Qualifications

• HCPC registration to practice in educational settings
• Experience supporting children and young people with SEND
• Understanding of ACEs, trauma, and impact on development
• Familiarity with national curriculum and school provision
• Excellent communication and report-writing skills

Responsibilities

• Deliver one-to-one OT sessions with pupils
• Support small groups or whole classes as needed
• Plan and deliver therapeutic programmes within classroom settings
• Provide in-the-moment therapeutic support in class
• Deliver whole-staff training on OT strategies and best practice

Skills

Communication

Assessment

Teamwork

Report-writing

Education

HCPC Registered OT

Job description

Philosophy Education, Ltd. is seeking a HCPC-registered Occupational Therapist to join a specialist SEND college in Bromley on a temporary-to-permanent basis from September.

The post involves work across three school sites in Hackney, delivering occupational therapy programmes for pupils aged 18-25 in collaboration with teachers and leaders. You will assess, plan and resource engaging therapy, support participation and independence, and provide staff training to promote best OT practice