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Occupational Therapist SEN School Merton Make sure to apply with all the requested information, as laid out in the job overview below.
Q - Are you a fully qualified and registered Occupational Therapist?
Q Are you passionate about making a difference for children with SLCN?
An Outstanding SEN school, is seeking a highly motivated and qualified Occupational Therapist to join their vibrant and innovative team. As an Occupational Therapist, you will have the opportunity to work with a multidi... JBLK1_UKTJ

Occupational Therapist

Occupational Therapist SEN School Merton
Q - Are you a fully qualified and registered Occupational Therapist?
Q Are you passionate about making a difference for children with SLCN?
An Outstanding SEN school, is seeking a highly motivated and qualified Occupational Therapist to join their vibrant and innovative team. As an Occupational Therapist, you will have the opportunity to work with a multidisciplinary team and provide comprehensive assessments and evidence-based therapy to young people with a range of special, additional needs.
The residential SEN school, located in Merton, provides educational provision to students aged 3 19, who have speech, language and communication difficulties.
As an Occupational Therapist, you will be working with Primary students who also present with additional needs such as Autism, motor difficulties, visual impairment, emotional and behavioural challenges. As an Occupational Therapist, you will use an individualised, multi model approach to ensure all students reach their full language and communication potential, as well as assisting with their physical and developmental needs.
This is an excellent opportunity for an enthusiastic Occupational Therapist to work within a happy and supportive environment and make a difference in the lives of children with SEN. With a small caseload and no short blocks of therapy, you have control over interventions, focusing on sensory motor development and functional skills.
Job Description Occupational Therapist
Working as an Occupational Therapist within the school
Working within the Primary department
EHCP focused Occupational Therapy sessions
Design bespoke intervention packages for children
Work as part of a multidisciplinary team
Liaising with parents and multidisciplinary teams regarding their implementation
Producing reports/plans
Supporting and representing the department in meetings and delivering training
Collaborating with Teachers and other staff across the school
Permanent, full-time, term-time position
Located in Merton
Competitive market rate salary (depending on experience)
Person Specification Occupational Therapist
MUST hold relevant sector recognised full qualification and be HCPC registered
Band 5 and Band 6/7 Occupational Therapist roles available
Confidence, enthusiasm and a passion for learning
Thorough understanding of the OT process and activity analysis
Ability to build good working relationships
Ability to manage a small group of children with complex social communication needs, promoting positive behaviour in a nurturing environment
Excellent observation and reflective skills
Excellent English skills, along with good reading, writing and numeracy skills
Strong understanding of safeguarding and wellbeing
A flexible and creative approach to treatment and therapies
A caring and committed team player
Passionate and enthusiastic about making a difference in the lives of SEN students
Preferably experience working with children with SEN, particularly those with Autism
Experience of working with similar caseloads with varying degrees of complexity
School Details Occupational Therapist
Rated Outstanding by Ofsted
SEN school for students aged 3 19 with speech, language and communication difficulties
Individual and personalised learning
Inclusive school where all students and staff are highly valued
Whole school therapeutic approach support from an enthusiastic and dedicated team of therapy staff and teachers
Nurturing, supportive, happy, and harmonious environment
Continued professional development
Competitive salary and generous staff benefits
Excellent facilities
Located in Merton
Good transport links and free on site parking
Apply for this Occupational Therapist role by sending your CV to Clarus Education. You will be contacted by your personal consultant (if shortlisted)!
We are dedicated to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expect all staff to share this commitment. You will have a safeguarding responsibility if appointed. The successful candidate will be subject to enhanced clearance through the Disclosure and Barring Service and employment will be subject to references.
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