Specialist Occupational Therapist (Permanent)

JustOT

England

On-site

GBP 39,000 - 41,000

Full time

11 days ago

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Job summary

JustOT is recruiting a Specialist Occupational Therapist on behalf of a specialist day and residential primary school in Surrey. This permanent role is 35 hours per week, term time only (39 weeks) with 10 weeks leave during school closures, and sponsor available.

You will deliver school-based OT, conduct assessments, plan interventions, and collaborate with teachers and families to support pupils with speech and language disorders and autism.

Qualifications

Qualified Occupational Therapist with HCPC registration.
Experience working with children with special educational needs.
Excellent communication skills and collaboration abilities.

Responsibilities

Deliver school-based OT to support learning and development.
Perform assessments and design individualised intervention plans.
Plan and evaluate therapeutic interventions independently.
Run one-to-one and small-group sessions in specialist areas.
Promote participation and independence in daily activities.
Collaborate with teachers, families and professionals.
Adapt interventions across settings to boost learning.
Maintain records and monitor progress with evidence-based practice.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

School-based OT experience

Autonomy in planning

Collaborative approach

Education

HCPC Registered

Qualified Occupational Therapist

Job description

J800009936

Specialist Occupational Therapist (Permanent)

Location: Surrey

Salary: £39,418 - £41,332 (T3.1 T3.3)

Hours: 35 hours per week, term time only (39 weeks) plus 3 additional weeks during school closure periods. Includes a generous 10 weeks' leave during school closure periods.

Client Group: Special School

Sponsor available

We are recruiting on behalf of a specialist day and residential primary school in Surrey for a permanent Specialist Occupational Therapist. The school supports up to 75 pupils aged 411 years with Speech and Language Disorders and associated needs, including children with high-functioning Autism.

Job Role

Deliver occupational therapy services within a school-based setting, supporting pupils to achieve their learning and developmental goals.
Conduct comprehensive assessments and develop individualised intervention programmes tailored to identified needs.
Work autonomously to plan, implement, and evaluate therapeutic interventions.
Provide one-to-one and small-group therapy sessions in specialist treatment areas and functional environments.
Support participation, functional independence, and meaningful engagement in educational and daily activities.
Collaborate with teachers, support staff, families, and multidisciplinary professionals to promote positive outcomes.
Adapt interventions across various settings to enhance learning, participation, and overall wellbeing.
Maintain accurate clinical records and monitor progress to ensure effective, evidence-based practice.

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