The Romsey School is recruiting a part-time occupational therapist for its SEND team, working alongside the Autism Resource Base and SEN Department. Work centres on sensory assessments, individual and small-group interventions, written reports for annual reviews, and staff training. Based in a multidisciplinary team, the post supports pupils with autism and sensory processing needs across a 14-hour, term-time pattern. Current HCPC registration is required, and visa sponsorship is not available.
What the job involves
- Deliver individual and small-group occupational therapy interventions
- Complete sensory assessments and make recommendations
- Advise staff on strategies and reasonable adjustments
- Contribute written reports to annual reviews
- Support families and work with external professionals
- Deliver training to staff across the Autism Resource Base, SEN Department and wider school
- Give regular written feedback and contribute to whole-school approaches for pupils with additional needs
- Work with teaching staff, learning support assistants, families and external professionals so pupils can access learning
What’s required
Qualifications
- Degree in occupational therapy
- Module 1 Sensory Integration training as a minimum
- Good GCSEs, or equivalent, including English and maths
Registration & licences
- Current HCPC registration
Experience
- At least two years working with children and young people with autism
Skills & knowledge
- Knowledge of the Zones of Regulation and/or Alert Programme
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
- Strong organisational skills and ability to work effectively in a team
Checks & eligibility
- Disclosure and Barring Service check
- Child protection screening, including checks with past employers
Other
- Patient, calm and flexible approach with a good sense of humour
What’s offered
- Staff benefits programme, including Cycle to Work scheme
- 24/7 employee assistance programme
- Free annual flu vaccination
- Eye care vouchers
- Discounted lunches from the in-house catering team
- Access to on-site nursery Little Sunlights, with an employee discount
- Free on-site staff parking
- Opportunities to join staff-led school activities and educational trips
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Contact Details:
The Methodist Church in Britain Recruitment Team
