Job Description

Paediatric Occupational Therapist – Berkshire

Location: Berkshire
Contract: Permanent
Hours: Sociable working hours (no weekends or evenings after 6:30 pm)

Our client is seeking a dedicated Paediatric Occupational Therapist to provide specialist OT provision to pupils with autism. This role involves delivering high-quality assessment, intervention, and support within an educational setting, working as part of a multi-disciplinary team to ensure pupils achieve their full potential.

Key Responsibilities:

Clinical Practice and Intervention

• Maintain responsibility for OT interventions, ensuring high standards of care.
• Provide direct therapy to pupils as outlined in their EHCPs.
• Deliver small group OT sessions and develop individualized and class-based intervention programs.
• Embed OT strategies throughout the school environment.
• Collaborate with a wider team of therapists and adhere to professional ethical standards.

Assessment and Equipment

• Conduct comprehensive assessments using appropriate tools.
• Assess for specialist equipment, make recommendations, and ensure safe setup.
• Train parents, carers, and staff in equipment use and monitor safety.

Training and Support

• Plan and deliver staff training sessions and parent information sessions.
• Support the implementation of OT strategies across the school environment.

Professional Standards

• Maintain accurate clinical records, write detailed reports, and contribute to reviews.
• Manage workload efficiently and participate in CPD activities.
• Stay current with research, guidelines, and legislation relevant to practice.

Multi-Disciplinary Working

• Collaborate effectively with education staff, therapists, and other professionals.
• Contribute to multi-disciplinary assessments and provide specialist advice.

Benefits:

• Competitive salary.
• Sociable working hours (no weekends or late evenings).
• Friendly and supportive team environment.
• Staff pension schemes (LGPS or Teachers Pension Scheme).
• Free parking and staff wellbeing services.
• Comprehensive induction and ongoing professional development opportunities.
• Opportunities for career progression (Masters, NPQs, UKsBA & QTS).
• Tastecard employee discount scheme.
• Sick pay and supervision support.
• Flexible work-from-home options for some roles.