Occupational Therapist

A leading special education provider is now looking for an enthusiastic Occupational Therapist to join their team, supporting young people with a wide range of SEN who are studying at sixth form-/college-level in southwest London.

Through an inclusive learning approach, personalised and intensive support, and opening doors to life-changing experiences and opportunities, the trust provides holistic education services to over 1500 young people with learning disabilities of varied severity, sensory differences, SLCN and/or complex medical histories across London and the South East.

You will be able to take advantage of workplace research and further development opportunities, including clinical supervision, peer support and skills training, as part of a well-rounded CPD and career progression pathway.

This is a permanent position, ideally full-time/term-time only.

Part-time may be considered.

Person specification:

• (Essential) HCPC registration as an Occupational Therapist
• (Essential) Membership of (or eligibility for) the Royal College of Occupational Therapists (RCOT)
• (Essential) Previous professional experience with learning disabilities, ASC and/or SEMH in the context of young people
• (Desirable) Previous experience working within an educational setting

Benefits & enhancements include (pro rata for part-time/term-time roles):

• 40 days’ annual leave (public/bank holidays off, Christmas closure period)
• Flexible working schemes
• Enhanced CPD and career progression pathway
• Workplace research
• Mental health advocates across all sites
• Local government pension scheme / company pension scheme with lump-sum death benefits
• Opportunities to engage with internal professional networks
• Occupational health and wellbeing support initiatives, including EAP
• Family-friendly policies including enhanced parental leave schemes
• Salary sacrifice schemes including Cycle to Work, season ticket loan
• Discounted gym membership subscription
• And more!