Test Specialist OT

Meath School; Chertsey; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Meath School in England is seeking an experienced Occupational Therapist to assess and support pupils with special educational needs, delivering tailored therapy programmes within a supportive multidisciplinary team.

You will work to promote independence and wellbeing in a school setting, manage a caseload, complete records and reports, and contribute to reviews under term-time plus three additional weeks during school closure. ASAP start date.

Qualifications

• HCPC-registered with recognised Occupational Therapy qualification.
• Experience working in paediatrics and within a multi-disciplinary team.
• Excellent clinical, organisational, and communication skills with ability to manage a caseload independently.
• Experience working within multidisciplinary teams.
• Strong assessment, report writing and intervention planning skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage and prioritise an independent paediatric occupational therapy caseload within a specialist school setting
• Assess pupils’ occupational therapy needs and deliver tailored intervention programmes linked to EHCP outcomes.
• Work collaboratively with teachers, parents, and the multi-disciplinary team to support pupils’ development and independence
• Implement and monitor evidence-based therapeutic strategies, including sensory and functional support interventions.
• Maintain accurate clinical records, prepare progress reports, and contribute to annual reviews and care planning.
• Contribute to service development, staff training, and ongoing professional development within the occupational therapy team

Skills

Clinical skills

Organisational skills

Communication skills

Caseload management

Assessment skills

Report writing

Intervention planning

Teamwork in MDT

Education

HCPC-registered Occupational Therapist

Job description

Job Title: Occupational Therapist

Working pattern: Permanent contract, full-time position (35 hours/week); Monday – Friday; 42 weeks per year (term time plus three additional weeks during the school closure period including Saturdays as required

Generous leave of 10 weeks during the school closure period.

Start Date: ASAP

Role Overview

As an Occupational Therapist, you will be responsible for assessing and supporting pupils with special educational needs, delivering tailored therapy programmes, and working collaboratively with families, school staff, and the multi-disciplinary team to promote independence, participation, and wellbeing within the school environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage and prioritise an independent paediatric occupational therapy caseload within a specialist school setting
• Assess pupils’ occupational therapy needs and deliver tailored intervention programmes linked to EHCP outcomes.
• Work collaboratively with teachers, parents, and the multi-disciplinary team to support pupils’ development and independence
• Implement and monitor evidence-based therapeutic strategies, including sensory and functional support interventions.
• Maintain accurate clinical records, prepare progress reports, and contribute to annual reviews and care planning.
• Contribute to service development, staff training, and ongoing professional development within the occupational therapy team

What we are looking for

• HCPC-registered with recognised Occupational Therapy qualification
• Experience working in paediatrics and within a multi-disciplinary team
• Excellent clinical, organisational, and communication skills, the ability to manage a caseload independently
• Experience working within multidisciplinary teams
• Strong assessment, report writing and intervention planning skills

About Us

Speech and Language UK’s Meath School is a four-times outstanding special school committed to the highest quality integrated education, therapy, and care. It is a non-maintained day and residential school for pupils aged 4–11 who have severe and complex speech, language, and communication needs alongside other learning and/or behavioural difficulties.

You will be part of a specialist setting recognised for its commitment to communication, inclusion and innovation. We offer:

• A collaborative and supportive multidisciplinary team
• Ongoing CPD and training opportunities
• The opportunity to shape and influence specialist practice

Accessibility Support

We are committed to ensuring that our recruitment process is accessible to everyone. If you require any adjustments or need to apply in a different format, please contact our People Team at [e-mail] we will be happy to assist you.

We are a Disability Confident Committed employer.

Safeguarding

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and we carry out safer recruitment principles, as well as appropriate vetting and verifications on all school staff.

In line with Keeping Children Safe in Education the successful candidate’s employment is subject to an enhanced DBS and barred list check. All shortlisted candidates will be subject to an online search covering content that is in the public domain.