Occupational Therapist
Service Care Solutions
Salary: £45,123 – £53,603 | Full-Time, 37 hours per week | Term-Time Only | Permanent
The Role
We are looking for an enthusiastic and experienced Occupational Therapist to join our growing team. Working closely with teachers, teaching assistants, and therapists, you will deliver high-quality care that directly support pupils' participation in school life and their wider development.
About Us
We are a specialist school based in Chigwell, Essex, committed to providing outstanding education and therapeutic support for our pupils. The school meets the needs of pupils with a primary diagnosis of autism or with a clear evidence of being on the autism pathway.
Key Responsibilities
- Deliver individual and group therapy sessions in line with each pupil's needs and Education, Health and Care (EHC) plans
- Work collaboratively with the school's multidisciplinary team, families, and external professionals
- Provide training, guidance, and support to school staff to embed therapeutic strategies into everyday learning
- Maintain accurate records and contribute to annual reviews and reports
- Degree in Occupational Therapy and current HCPC registration
- Experience working with children and young people, ideally in an educational or specialist SEND setting
- Strong knowledge of sensory processing, motor development, and functional skills
- Excellent communication and collaborative working skills
- Committed to inclusive practice and continuous professional development
- Supportive and experienced multidisciplinary team
- A school culture that genuinely values therapy as central to pupil progress
- Term-time only working pattern — a great work-life balance
- Opportunities for CPD and professional growth
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