Senior Specialist Occupational Therapist

Meath, a Speech and Language UK school is an Ofsted rated ‘Outstanding’ special school that caters for pupils aged 4-11years with severe/complex Speech and Language Disorders, some of whom have a variety of co-existing conditions including Sensory Processing Disorder, Cerebral Palsy, Autistic Spectrum Disorders and moderate learning difficulties.

We are looking for an experienced, dynamic, and compassionate Occupational Therapist to join our dedicated Paediatric Occupational Therapy team. The successful candidate will have the opportunity to work within a multi-disciplinary setting where cohesive collaboration is encouraged and celebrated.

You will be school-based and will work autonomously to assess for, plan, and deliver individualised intervention programmes. This will include working with children individually or in small groups, in specialist treatment areas and across functional contexts within the school environment to enable their learning and meaningful engagement in school-based tasks.

You will have responsibility for supporting colleagues to develop their skills through line management, and will be involved in training, CPD opportunities and outreach programmes. You will enjoy the chance to work within a well-resourced department and as part of strong and supportive multi-disciplinary team of Teachers, Therapists, EP, Learning Support Assistants and Residential Care Officers.

For an informal discussion about the role please contact Liane Hall Lead Occupational Therapist on 01932 872302 or email liane.hall@meathschool.org.uk . To find out more about Meath School and Speech and Language UK please visit www.meathschool.org.uk and www.speechandlanguageuk.org.uk 

We will shortlist and interview whilst this vacancy remains live, so we encourage you to apply early.