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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.
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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.
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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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