Specialist OT - Education & Youth Support Term Time

Orbis Education And Care; Presteigne; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 39,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Term Time Only

Competitive salary

Clinical supervision

CPD opportunities

Collaborative team

Job summary

Orbis Education and Care is seeking a Specialist Occupational Therapist to support our Powys specialist school, delivering assessments, interventions, and training to children and young people with complex needs.

You will work within a multidisciplinary team across our specialist settings, using sensory integration and trauma-informed approaches to enable pupils to achieve their full potential while contributing to EHCP/IDP reviews and staff development.

Qualifications

• Degree in Occupational Therapy and HCPC registration are required.
• Experience with children and young people with additional needs.
• Experience delivering training and support in educational settings.

Responsibilities

• Deliver OT assessment and intervention for children with additional learning needs.
• Apply sensory integration, trauma-informed practice, and evidence-based approaches.
• Collaborate with teachers, support staff, families and colleagues.
• Support inclusive learning environments through consultation, coaching, and training.
• Provide individual and group interventions focusing on sensory processing, motor skills, independence, daily living.
• Contribute to EHCP/IDP reviews and multidisciplinary meetings.
• Build staff confidence through training and practical support.
• Champion early intervention and embedding therapeutic strategies into school life.

Skills

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Report writing

Education

Degree in Occupational Therapy

HCPC registration

Job description

Orbis Education and Care is seeking a Specialist Occupational Therapist to support our Powys specialist school, delivering assessments, interventions, and training to children and young people with complex needs.

You will work within a multidisciplinary team across our specialist settings, using sensory integration and trauma-informed approaches to enable pupils to achieve their full potential while contributing to EHCP/IDP reviews and staff development.