Part Time Occupational Therapist – Independent Specialist Day College in Bromley, Kent

Part-Time Occupational Therapist – Independent Specialist Day College Location: Bromley, London (BR2 / DA8 postcode areas) Start Date: Immediate Contract: Term-time only, remainder of the academic year (likely to renew into next year) Hours: 2 days per week Rate: Dependent on banding / experience (minimum Band 6). Must be confident working as the sole OT onsite. The Role We are seeking a confident, motivated, and experienced Occupational Therapist (OT) to join an Independent Specialist Day College supporting young people aged 16–23 with a range of Special Educational Needs and Disabilities. This is a highly autonomous position suited to an OT capable of independently managing a caseload and making clinical decisions on site. You will play a key role in supporting students with diagnoses including ASD, ADHD, dyspraxia, developmental delay, and complex physical needs, contributing directly to the functional, cognitive, sensory, and life-skills development required for further education, employment, and independent living. Key Responsibilities Caseload & Clinical Practice Independently manage a caseload of 25–30 students, delivering Occupational Therapy as outlined within individual EHCPs. Complete individual assessments, direct interventions, and provide specialist recommendations to develop: Fine motor and sensory-motor skills Cognitive, social, and life skills Activities of daily living (ADLs) Visual perception Sensory processing skills Upper-limb tone, positioning, and functional ability Reporting & EHCP Contribution Produce detailed written reports to inform: EHCP updates Annual reviews Transition planning for students progressing to new settings Provide progress summaries and review documentation as required throughout the academic year. Equipment & Environmental Adaptation Recommend and arrange the provision of specialist equipment or environmental adaptations including: Adapted cutlery and kitchen tools Specialist seating Manual handling equipment Regulation aids Handwriting and fine-motor support tools Collaboration & Goal Setting Work closely with students, their families, and teaching staff to agree OT-based goals. Devise individual therapy targets and programmes aligned to each learner’s EHCP outcomes. Training & Staff Support Provide training, guidance, and informal coaching to teachers and teaching assistants, particularly around: Sensory processing Emotional regulation Embedding OT strategies into daily routines and teaching practice Requirements Degree in Occupational Therapy with HCPC registration. Experience supporting young people with a range of SEND, including autism and complex physical needs. Confident clinical decision-maker, able to work autonomously as the sole OT onsite. Strong ability to deliver both direct interventions and indirect therapy programmes. Excellent communication, organisational, and collaborative skills.