Occupational Therapist
Chelsea Hall School
Earlsfield
- £24,000 - £35,000 per year
- Quick apply
- Expired
- Job type:
- Full Time, Permanent
- Start date:
- 22/08/2022
- Apply by:
- 8 July 2022
Job overview
We are looking for an enthusiastic Occupational Therapist to work as part of our Therapy team in an independent primary special school. This post would ideally suit an individual who already has some experience of working as a paediatric therapist, and/or experience working in a school setting. All Band 5 therapists receive weekly supervision. You will work in close partnership with other Speech and Language Therapists, Occupational Therapists, educational staff and families/carers to help the pupils reach their full potential. This position can offer a fantastic opportunity to develop your skills within a specialist paediatric setting and support your development ready for a high standard band 6 position.
Main responsibilities:
To manage a caseload of children with a range of occupational therapy needs relating to ASD, global Development Delay, SEMH and other conditions
To complete comprehensive assessments when required for pupils on your caseload to determine their individual Occupational Therapy needs
To plan, deliver and evaluate 1:1 and group evidence-based therapy programmes to develop skills in fine and gross motor development, development with activities of daily living skills and support sensory processing skills, attention and listening skills and social and play skills
To develop effective working relationships with school staff and liaise regularly regarding implementation of programmes and strategies across the school environment.
Essential Criteria
HCPC registered Occupational Therapist
Desirable Criteria
Post graduate training in sensory integration
experience of working as a paediatric therapist, and/or experience working in a school setting
We are an equal opportunities employer and are committed to safeguarding and promoting children’s welfare. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and is subject to enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) checks.
About Chelsea Hall School
- Chelsea Hall School
- The Hall, Waynflete Street, Earlsfield, Wandsworth
- London
- SW18 3QG
- United Kingdom
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