Specialist Occupational Therapist
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Job Title: Specialist Occupational Therapist - Term time only
Salary: Up to £55,000 DOE (FTE)
Hours: 37.5 hours per week Monday to Friday; 8.30am-4.30pm
Contract: Permanent (Term time only, or flexibility around full-time contract can be discussed based in your personal circumstances)
Location: Uxbridge
Compass Associates are proudly working with a leading independent provider of specialist education, playing an integral role in local communities across England.
Together, we are seeking a Specialist Occupational Therapist to join a well-established independent specialist school near Uxbridge, supporting autistic pupils of secondary school age. They provide a highly personalised, autism-specific education that recognises and builds on each learner’s individual strengths.
As the Specialist Occupational Therapist, you will work collaboratively with the education team to deliver tailored Occupational Therapy assessment and intervention to pupils who may have experienced developmental trauma, are neurodivergent, or have SEMH needs. You will manage your own caseload, with the full support of your supervisor and site lead, while also contributing to staff training, consultation, and wider whole-school approaches as required.
Essential Requirements
- Recognised occupational therapy degree
- HCPC registered and member of RCOT
- Experience of multi-disciplinary working in a range of settings, with some responsibility for service & team performance
- Experience of working with children and young people with autism and disabilities
- Up to date knowledge of a range of approaches relating to neurodivergence, learning disability and trauma informed practice
- Knowledge of legislation and its implications for both clinical practice and professional management in relation to the client group
Benefits & Bonuses
- Life Assurance
- Pension scheme with options to increase your contributions
- Access to a wide range of first-class mental health support services and physical health checks
- Inclusive benefits package covering enhanced maternity and paternity leave, along with paid fertility treatment support.
- A wide range of health, wellbeing, and insurance benefits
- 100’s of discount options valid in the UK and abroad
- Cycle to Work Schemes
- Electric Car Purchase Scheme
Interview Process:
- One stage - in person, competency-based questions
Contact Details
If you’re an experienced Addictions Therapist looking for your next challenge in a residential rehab, please contact Harriet Bradbury on 0161 527 9634, or email your CV to hbradbury@compassltd.co.uk.
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