Occupational Therapist

Occupational Therapist (Band 5 or Band 6)
Location: Cranleigh, Surrey
Salary: Equivalent to NHS Band 5 or Band 6 - £27,079 - £40,626
Contract: Permanent
Hours: 36.75 hours per week, Term Time Only (salary paid across 12 months) Monday to Friday hours ranging from 8:30am - 5:30pm
Join a Specialist Autism Education and Therapy Team
We are seeking a passionate and dedicated Occupational Therapist to join a specialist school supporting children and young people aged 4-19 with autism and associated needs. Working within a highly collaborative multidisciplinary team, you will have the opportunity to make a meaningful difference to the lives of young people while developing your skills in a supportive and rewarding environment.
This is an excellent opportunity for either a Band 5 Occupational Therapist looking to develop their career or a more experienced Band 6 practitioner seeking a rewarding role within a specialist educational setting.
The Role
Working as part of an experienced therapy team, you will provide specialist occupational therapy support to pupils with a range of sensory, motor, perceptual, functional and emotional regulation needs. Therapy is delivered through a combination of one-to-one interventions, small group sessions and integrated classroom support.
Key responsibilities include:
Assessing, planning and implementing occupational therapy interventions.
Delivering individual and group therapy sessions.
Embedding therapy programmes within classroom environments.
Working closely with teachers, support staff and fellow therapists.
Monitoring and evaluating therapy outcomes.
Producing reports and contributing to Annual Reviews and EHCP processes.
Maintaining accurate clinical records.
Supporting multidisciplinary working and joint therapy initiatives.
What We're Looking For
Essential
Degree qualification in Occupational Therapy.
Registration with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC).
Experience supporting individuals with autism.
Desirable
1-2 years' post-qualification experience.
Experience working with children, young people or in educational settings.
Knowledge of Sensory Integration, postural management, Bobath or related therapeutic approaches.
Why Join Us?
Term-time working with extended school holiday periods.
28 days paid leave included within annualised salary.
Extensive training and professional development opportunities.
Specialist autism-focused environment.
Strong multidisciplinary team support.
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