At a Glance
- Tasks: Make a real difference in children's lives through specialist assessments and tailored interventions.
- Company: Join a passionate SEND Team in the vibrant town of Chigwell.
- Benefits: Enjoy competitive salary, professional growth, and wellbeing initiatives.
- Other info: Chigwell offers a charming community with excellent connections to London.
- Why this job: Be part of a supportive team making a lasting impact in education.
- Qualifications: Experience as an Occupational Therapist, preferably with NHS background.
The predicted salary is between 53603 - 53603 £ per year.
Are you looking for an opportunity to make a real difference in the lives of children with special educational needs and disabilities? We are on the lookout for an innovative and forward-thinking Occupational Therapist to join our SEND Team in the vibrant town of Chigwell, UK. Earning between £45,123 and £53,603 annually, this is a full-time role that offers the chance to work with a supportive and passionate team dedicated to making a lasting impact in the education sector. Our team is renowned for its excellence and commitment to fostering a nurturing environment for both students and staff, providing you with an exciting and rewarding career path.
Perks and benefits:
- Full-time stability: Enjoy a consistent schedule with a competitive salary that recognises your expertise and hard work.
- Professional Growth: Take advantage of continuous professional development opportunities, helping you expand your skills and advance your career.
- Collaborative Environment: Work within a dynamic, multidisciplinary team where your contributions are valued, and your input makes a genuine difference.
- Work-Life Balance: Benefit from policies and practices designed to support a healthy work-life integration, ensuring you have time for what matters most.
- Wellbeing Initiatives: Access to employee wellbeing programs that support your physical and mental health.
What you will do:
- Specialist Assessment and Reporting: Conduct comprehensive assessments focusing on functional, sensory, and motor skills for children with complex needs such as Autism Spectrum Condition, ADHD, DCD, physical disabilities, and PMLD. Produce high-quality, statutory advice and reports to inform Education, Health and Care Plans (EHCPs) and annual reviews.
- Therapeutic Interventions: Develop and deliver tailored intervention programmes targeting fine and gross motor skills, visual perception, self-care, independent living skills, and sensory processing differences. Your work will support individual needs, as well as contribute at group and whole-class levels.
- Environmental Adaptations and Equipment: Assess educational environments and recommend the implementation of specialist equipment, assistive technology, and physical adaptations that enhance classroom accessibility and promote student independence.
- Staff Capacity Building: Conduct training sessions, workshops, and provide ongoing consultation to teachers and learning support assistants. Support the integration of practical occupational therapy and sensory-regulation strategies into daily educational practices.
- Multi-Agency and Family Collaboration: Work closely with parents, carers, and a multidisciplinary team, including Speech and Language Therapists, Educational Psychologists, and school leadership, to ensure a unified, holistic approach to each student's development.
Join us in Chigwell, a charming and picturesque area that perfectly blends historic village appeal with excellent connections to the capital. Boasting an outstanding community spirit, beautiful green spaces, and a superb quality of life, it is a wonderful place to live and work. As part of our team, you'll be making a significant contribution to the lives of children, while enjoying all that this vibrant and leafy locality has to offer. Embrace this fulfilling opportunity and be part of something truly special.
