Specialist Occupational Therapist — Empower Young Minds (Term Time)

Orbis Education And Care; Wales; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Term Time Only

Salary pro rata

Clinical supervision

CPD opportunities

Collaborative team

Meaningful work

Job summary

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

The role focuses on sensory integration, trauma-informed practice, and evidence-based interventions, with opportunities to train staff, contribute to EHCP/IDP reviews, and champion early intervention within everyday

Qualifications

• A Degree in Occupational Therapy.
• Current HCPC registration.
• Experience working with children and young people with additional needs, including autism and complex learning needs.
• Specialist knowledge of sensory integration, attachment, trauma-informed practice, or social, emotional and mental health needs.
• Experience delivering training, consultation, and support within educational settings.
• Excellent communication, organisational, and report-writing skills.
• A commitment to evidence-based practice and ongoing professional development.
• A full UK driving licence.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality occupational therapy assessment and intervention for children and young people with additional learning needs.
• Use specialist approaches, including sensory integration, trauma-informed practice, and evidence-based occupational therapy interventions.
• Work collaboratively with teachers, learning support staff, families, and multidisciplinary colleagues.
• Support the development of inclusive learning environments through consultation, coaching, and staff training.
• Provide individual and group interventions focused on sensory processing, motor skills, independence, participation, and daily living skills.
• Contribute to EHCP/IDP reviews, multidisciplinary meetings, and therapeutic planning.
• Build staff confidence and capability through training and practical support.
• Champion early intervention and the embedding of therapeutic strategies into everyday school life.

Education

Degree in Occupational Therapy

HCPC registration

Experience with additional needs (autism, complex learning needs)

Sensory integration knowledge

Training delivery & staff support

Communication & report-writing

Evidence-based practice

Full UK driving licence

Job description

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

The role focuses on sensory integration, trauma-informed practice, and evidence-based interventions, with opportunities to train staff, contribute to EHCP/IDP reviews, and champion early intervention within everyday