OT - SEN School

Occupational Therapist

We are seeking a dedicated and passionate Occupational Therapist to join a specialist education setting supporting children and young people aged 7-19 with a range of additional needs, including:

- Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs
- Autism Spectrum Condition (ASC)
- ADHD
- Communication and sensory processing difficulties
- Attachment difficulties and developmental trauma
- Moderate Learning Difficulties (MLD)
- Emotionally Based School Non-Attendance (EBSNA)

Working as part of a highly skilled multidisciplinary team, you will play a key role in helping pupils overcome barriers to learning, develop independence, and achieve positive outcomes both in education and beyond.

The Role

This is an exciting opportunity for an Occupational Therapist to manage their own caseload while working collaboratively with education, care and clinical professionals. You will deliver high-quality assessments and interventions tailored to each pupil's individual needs and educational goals.

This position offers the chance to work across both day and residential provisions, with opportunities to contribute to wider service development and specialist projects.

Hours: Monday to Friday, 8:30am - 4:30pm
Contract: Permanent, 52-week contract
Holiday: 6 weeks paid annual leave plus additional benefits

Key Responsibilities

- Conduct specialist occupational therapy assessments and develop individualised intervention plans.
- Manage a varied caseload, ensuring therapy provision aligns with EHCP outcomes and pupil needs.
- Monitor, evaluate and adapt interventions to maximise progress and clinical effectiveness.
-Provide specialist advice, consultation and support to pupils, families, carers and school staff.
- Contribute to EHCP reviews, multidisciplinary reports and outcome monitoring.
- Support pupils in developing independence, engagement and participation across educational and daily living activities.
- Build positive relationships with parents, carers and external professionals to support pupil outcomes.
- Support the ongoing development of occupational therapy services within the school.
- Deliver training and guidance to education and care staff to enhance understanding of occupational therapy approaches.


We are looking for someone who:

-Holds a recognised Occupational Therapy qualification.
- Is registered with the HCPC.
- Has experience working with children and young people, ideally within education, SEND or mental health settings.
- Demonstrates an understanding of trauma-informed and attachment-aware practice.
- Possesses excellent communication, assessment and report-writing skills.
- Can work independently while contributing positively to a multidisciplinary team.
- Is committed to delivering person-centred, outcome-focused interventions.

What We Offer

- A supportive and collaborative multidisciplinary team.
- Opportunities for continued professional development and specialist training.
- Regular clinical supervision and appraisal.
- The chance to make a meaningful impact on the lives of children and young people with additional needs.
- A rewarding role within a progressive specialist education environment.

If you are a passionate Occupational Therapist looking for an opportunity to combine clinical expertise with meaningful educational outcomes, we would love to hear from you.

Prospero Teaching is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.