OCCUPATIONAL THERAPIST – PAEDIATRICS (KS1 & KS2)

ESSEX – ONSITE – TERM TIME ONLY

Greys Specialist Recruitment are working on behalf of our client to help them recruit for an Occupational Therapist based in a fantastic school with children in key stage 1 and key stage 2 classes

In addition to the core and general responsibilities, this role also includes the following:

• To plan, resource & prepare effective and engaging therapy programmes for pupils (supported by the teacher and leaders)
• To liaise professionally with colleagues as appropriate
• To build positive working relationships with families
• To ensure that pupils are supervised and safe at all times
• To plan, lead and deliver whole-staff OT-specific training, according to individual knowledge/experience

Essential Skills & Traits

• Outstanding communication skills (with pupils, families & professionals)
• Strong ability to work constructively and collaboratively at all times as part of a unified team
• Strong ability to work successfully with children with extremely challenging behaviour
• Reflective & eager to progress professionally
• Attention to detail, including in terms of presentation, punctuality and supporting the maintenance of an attractive environment for therapy & learning

Essential Knowledge & Understandings

• Outstanding knowledge and understanding of occupational therapy, including areas of specialism, wider therapies and their applications
• Demonstrate an advanced understanding of child development and strategies for pupils with SEMH, developmental delay, specific learning and mental health needs (PTSD, ADHD, ASD)
• Understanding of mental health in children, psychological damage, trauma and the impact of adverse early years experiences and mental health difficulties on child development, attachment and behaviour – with an understanding of how occupational therapy can support    reparation and development
• Understanding of relevant policies/codes of practice and awareness of relevant legislation
• General understanding of the national curriculum and school provision with a willingness to engage in further training where appropriate

Qualifications, Training and Experience

Successful completion of an accredited occupational therapy programme, with certification & associated registration with appropriate body (i.e. HCPC) (essential)

•  Experience of working with children & young people in challenging contexts (essential)
•  High level of competence in English and mathematics (essential)
•  An appropriate level of experience of operating in the classroom (or similar) environment with children with SEMH who present challenging behaviour (essential)
•  Experience of working with sensory integration (desirable)
•  Further training or qualifications related to therapy, children & young people, special educational needs and/or leadership & management (desirable)

Greys is a Specialist Recruitment Company who works with some of the UK’s leading organisations within the Healthcare industry. If you are an Occupational Therapist, Physiotherapist, Case Manager within Rehabilitation looking for Permanent, Contract, Ad-Hoc or Sessional work please contact us.