Occupational Therapist - Lewisham

Job Description

Are you an Occupational Therapist who thrives in an environment where you can make a real difference?

Do you want to work within a school that provides clear paths to progress your career?

If answered yes, we might just have the role for you, read on!

> Opportunity to work within a supportive team
> Support for recent graduates
> Inner London Weighting
> Permanent position
> Great transport links
> Excellent CPD

We are keen to hear from an enthusiastic and motivated Occupational Therapist wanting to work with SEN children and make a real impact in their development.

An outstanding specialist school for children with complex social, emotional and learning needs based in the Lewisham borough are looking for an Occupational Therapist to work with their students from ages 5 to 16. This SEN school will require the successful Occupational Therapist to plan, resource & prepare effective and engaging therapy programmes for pupils as well as to plan, lead and deliver whole-staff OT-specific training, according to individual knowledge/experience.

A key duty for the Occupational Therapist is to support the assessment of pupils to determine those in need of additional occupational therapy and if the individual is in need, to create interventions – referring pupils for 1-1 or group interventions with either a direct or in-direct approach. The successful Occupational Therapist will also attend relevant meetings with fellow professionals, parents and pupils, including leading communication with families at parent/carer open days and team around the child/family (TAC/TAF) meetings.

If you an Occupational Therapist looking for a new step and looking for a post that will be exciting, professionally demanding and rewarding with room for progression, apply now!