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Occupational Therapist (Band 5/6) – Specialist SEMH School
Location: Putney, Wandsworth, London (SW15)
Salary: £44,684 - £52,990 (NHS Band 6) – Band 5 Occupational Therapists are encouraged to apply
Contract: Temp – Perm
Working Pattern: Full-Time | Monday to Friday | 5 Days per Week
Are you a passionate Occupational Therapist looking to make a real difference in the lives of young people?
We are recruiting on behalf of a highly regarded specialist SEMH school in Wandsworth, seeking an enthusiastic Occupational Therapist to join their dedicated multidisciplinary team. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Band 6 Occupational Therapist or a Band 5 clinician ready to take the next step in their career.
The school provides specialist education for secondary-aged pupils with Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs, including Autism Spectrum Condition (ASC). Their therapeutic approach places each young person at the centre of their learning, helping them develop independence, resilience and the skills needed to achieve positive outcomes both in education and beyond. As the Occupational Therapist, you will work collaboratively with teachers, therapists, parents and external professionals to deliver high-quality, evidence-based occupational therapy interventions. Your role will focus on reducing barriers to learning, supporting emotional regulation and promoting engagement within the classroom and wider school environment.
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Key Responsibilities
- Carry out comprehensive occupational therapy assessments and develop individualised intervention plans.
- Deliver evidence-based occupational therapy programmes to support pupils' functional skills, sensory needs and participation in school life.
- Contribute towards Education, Health and Care Plans (EHCPs), ensuring therapy outcomes are effectively monitored and reviewed.
- Work closely with teaching staff, families and external agencies to provide a holistic approach to each learner's development.
- Offer advice, guidance and training to school staff to promote inclusive practice and support pupils' access to learning.
- Maintain accurate clinical records while adhering to HCPC standards, safeguarding procedures and professional best practice.
About You
To be successful in this role, you will have:
- A Degree in Occupational Therapy.
- HCPC registration (or eligibility to register).
- Experience working with children or young people with additional needs, including SEMH, Autism or behavioural difficulties.
- Experience delivering both individual and group-based occupational therapy interventions.
- Excellent communication and relationship-building skills with the ability to work effectively as part of a multidisciplinary team.
- An Enhanced DBS certificate, or willingness to obtain one.
What's on Offer?
- Competitive NHS Band 6 salary of £44,684 - £52,990.
- Band 5 Occupational Therapists looking for career progression are encouraged to apply.
- Permanent, full-time position with an excellent work-life balance (Monday-Friday).
- Comprehensive induction, supervision and ongoing CPD opportunities.
- Excellent career progression within a large and well-established specialist education trust.
- Generous pension scheme.
- Employee wellbeing programme, including counselling and Employee Assistance Programme.
- Cycle to Work Scheme, Home Electronics Scheme and Car Lease Scheme.
- Blue Light Card, retail discounts and additional employee benefits.
- Supportive, collaborative and highly rewarding working environment where your contribution genuinely changes young lives.
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This is a fantastic opportunity to join a forward-thinking specialist school that is committed to providing exceptional therapeutic support and education to young people with SEMH needs. If you're an Occupational Therapist looking for a rewarding role where you can have a lasting impact, we'd love to hear from you.
Apply today to find out more about this exciting opportunity.
We have a policy to respond to all applications within three working days. However, because of the volume of applications, we are sometimes unable to reply to individual enquiries. If we have not contacted you within this specified time your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion. Philosophy Education is a Recruitment Business and is advertising this vacancy on behalf of one of its clients.
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