Occupational Therapist - Secondary School
Location: South West London
Salary: £35,000-£50,000 per annum, depending on experience
Contract: Full-time / Long-term
Start Date: ASAP
Recruitment Agency: Aspire People - GCA Approved Education Recruitment Agency
Aspire People are currently recruiting on behalf of a secondary school in South West London for an experienced and passionate Occupational Therapist to join their dedicated pastoral and SEND team.
This is an excellent opportunity for an Occupational Therapist who is passionate about supporting young people to overcome barriers to learning, develop their independence and achieve their full potential within an educational setting.
The Role
As the school's Occupational Therapist, you will work closely with pupils, teachers, SENCO, pastoral staff, families and external professionals to identify and support students with a range of additional needs.
Your responsibilities will include:
Assessing students' functional, sensory, physical and occupational needs.
Developing and implementing individualised therapy programmes.
Providing practical strategies to support students' access to learning and participation in school life.
Working with pupils with a range of SEND, including autism, ADHD, sensory processing difficulties and physical or developmental needs.
Advising teaching and support staff on appropriate interventions and reasonable adjustments.
Monitoring and evaluating students' progress and adapting programmes where required.
Working collaboratively with the school's SENCO, pastoral team and wider multidisciplinary professionals.
Providing advice and guidance to parents/carers where appropriate.
Maintaining accurate and confidential records and reports.
About You
The successful candidate will:
Hold a recognised Occupational Therapy qualification and be registered with the relevant professional body.
Have experience working with children or young people, ideally within a school or educational setting.
Have a strong understanding of SEND and the barriers that can affect students' learning and development.
Be confident working collaboratively with teachers, SENCOs, parents and other professionals.
Have excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
Be proactive, compassionate and able to build positive relationships with young people.
Be organised and able to manage a varied caseload effectively.
Have an enhanced DBS on the Update Service, or be willing to obtain one through Aspire People.
Why Work with Aspire People?
Aspire People is a trusted education recruitment agency committed to connecting talented professionals with rewarding opportunities across the education sector.
As a GCA-approved education recruitment agency, we are committed to maintaining high standards and providing candidates with a professional and supportive recruitment experience.
We offer:
£35,000-£50,000 salary, depending on experience.
Dedicated support from an experienced recruitment consultant.
Access to long-term and permanent opportunities.
Opportunities to develop your career within education and specialist settings.
A straightforward and supportive registration process.
If you are an enthusiastic Occupational Therapist looking for an exciting opportunity to make a genuine difference to the lives of young people, we would love to hear from you.
Apply today to speak with the Aspire People team about this opportunity.
Aspire People Limited provides services as an Education Agency and an Education Employment Business. Aspire People is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of pupils and expects every candidate to share this commitment. Placements are subject, to appropriate Child Protection screening, including checks with former employers and the Disclosure and Barring Checks.
