Occupational Therapist

Position Occupational Therapist
Location Great Baddow, Essex
Salary Negotiable
Employment Full-time, permanent
Contract term All year round

Job description
The previous vacancy focused on delivering occupational therapy within the school's therapeutic education model.
Main responsibilities
• Assess pupils with complex SEMH needs and associated SEND.
• Develop therapeutic interventions to support movement, attention, functional skills and participation in learning.
• Work alongside teachers and other therapists.
• Create individualised therapy plans and monitor progress.
• Contribute to reports and EHCP-related targets.
• Provide practical strategies that can be incorporated into classroom activities.
• Work with families and other professionals to support pupils' development.
• Contribute to the school's relationship-focused approach and safeguarding responsibilities.
Candidate requirements
The shared therapist specification requires an appropriately qualified and registered therapist, experience supporting children in challenging contexts, and an understanding of SEND, child development, trauma and mental health