Senior Occupational Therapist (Paediatrics)

Senior Occupational Therapist (Paediatrics)

Full time, Permanent

Term time only

£52,042 - £59,741 per annum (inclusive of school holidays)

Chigwell

Our private client are seeking an Occupational Therapist to support their independent specialist day school in Chigwell on a permanent basis.

The school meets the needs of pupils with a primary diagnosis of autism or with a clear evidence of being on the autism pathway.

Responsibilities:

• Conduct comprehensive occupational therapy assessments for children and young people with complex needs, including neurodevelopmental conditions, developmental trauma, and SEN.
• Use clinical formulation to design and deliver individualised, evidence-based interventions that support functional independence, emotional regulation, and engagement in daily activities.
• Collaborate closely with education, residential, and clinical colleagues to provide joined-up, holistic support across both school and home settings.
• Deliver training, workshops, and consultations to education and care teams, enhancing their understanding and implementation of clinically-informed practices.

Requirements:

• Be a qualified Occupational Therapist registered with the HCPC
• Experience in delivering therapeutic interventions for children and young people with complex needs.
• Experience of supporting teams around a child or young person to ensure they are being provided with clinically informed living and learning environments and experiences.
• Have lengthy sector experience and a background in team supervision are all vital.

If you're interested, please send your CV , or please call Kaylah on 01772954200.

*We offer a referral bonus of up to £350 per successful referral, so if you know anyone on the market for work, please send them across to me on the contact details above*

We cover both locum and permanent Occupational Therapist roles nationwide with public and private sector companies. If this one isn't for you, but you are seeking a new role, or open to discussing new opportunities, I would still be keen to chat so please still get in touch!

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